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Where readers are treated royally The nation has been transfixed with the antics of a chubby little wannabe monarch. The country is nearly paralysed, enthralled with his changeable moods and silly faces, squealing with delight amongst his toys, sudden angry bouts, to throw immature grumpy public tantrums. With an eye to lording it over his subjects, this tubby future tyrant takes little notice of the security people ever present, eyeing his every move. But that’s enough about Dotcom. Let’s focus on a more mature figure in the news, George. Great to see the royals here and brilliant exposure worldwide for Nuzzillin. Let’s just hope little George doesn’t have a Buzzy Bee inflicted upon his impressionable young mind. (I was 26 when I finally realised that bees had legs and wings that flapped, rather than wheels that spun their paddles). If we are going to indoctrinate George with ancient and desperate Kiwi culture, we may as well give him a pair of stubbies and roll a pack of Rothmans in his shirt sleeve. We’d love to have brought you endless photos, but our budget doesn’t run to a Royal Reporter. So we’ve decided to treat you, our readers like royalty. Send us your selfies, in right royal fashion, and we’ll crown the best in next week’s edition with everlasting fame and some cool prizes. Just keep it seemly, WE WILL NOT BE AMUSED by any close ups of your crown jewels. Send us your royal poses to: brian@thesun. co.nz or post to RR headquarters, PO Box 240, Tauranga 3140.

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This week we must alert you to a very important awareness campaign. Winter is approaching. The roads may be wet and icy. We want you to make it home safely to you loved ones, to be able to step through the door to a heart-warming welcome … and … be walloped on the noggin by a high velocity pillow. That’s right. We’ve just celebrated International Pillow Fight Day. Hang on, isn’t this story is meant to be about Tyre Awareness Week?

Yes, we answer our own rhetorical question. But Pillow Fight Day is much more interesting, when you have the mind the size of a peanut and are more interested in pointless nonsense, than sensible advice that could save your life. Which is the case with most of this column’s readers. HOWEVER we must point out the obvious. If you neglect your tyres, it means you may not live to see next year’s International Pillow Fight Day, which would be a great tragedy. So back to your tyres. Check the depth of tread and condition. Check the air pressure.

down to 2mm tread, while their own standards are set much higher at 3mm. The current suggestions are to check your tread depth with a 20 cent coin. If you can read the whole number, your rubber is on the brink. So here’s our two cents worth. Don’t wait till your tyres get down to the 20 cents. Don’t wait for the police (or the council gestapo) to hit you up for worn treads. Those tyres have to be right not just now, but through winter and through to your next WOF. Change earlier rather than later and keep a watch on tyre pressures. That will not only improve safety, handling and stopping distances, but save fuel consumption.

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All tyres lose a bit of air over time, so most need regular topping up. Minimum tread depth is 2mm but it’s interesting to note that the police change theirs at 3mm. An informed reader tells us that there are some anomalies in this tread depth business. A total of 73 deaths have been attributed to tyres, between 2008 and 2012. But he suspects the effect of bald tyres is understated, because the police only record tread depth as a contributing problem if it’s less than 1.5mm. Our reader suggests the message about speed and alcohol is simplistic and not enough focus is on legal, but inferior tyres. I’m more curious as to why the police consider it acceptable for us, the Great Unwashed*, to drive around with tyres worn

Meanwhile officials leading the search for the missing Malaysian airliner’s flight recorder have discounted pinger sounds recorded by a Chinese ship. It has emerged the sounds came from the ship itself. Some unkind people have been slinging off about the ineptitude of the Chinese navy. Chasing its tail, said some commentators who have been quite rude, verging on racist, taking cracks at the hapless Chinese ability. Which is why here at RR we have remained balanced and mature in our coverage, keen to have the Chinese crew tell their side of the story – seeking the captain’s comments on their search effort. We had hoped to have an interview with skipper, Wong Ping. Or his hearing-impaired step brother and second mate, Wat Foo King Ping. He was busy dealing with a stowaway, seaman Dim Fuk had concealed his girlfriend aboard, Sum Dum Ho, uncovered by ship’s engineer, Hu Yu Hai Ding. The captain’s cousin and navigator Dat Ow Ping was always sceptical about the source of the signal. The crewman who first reported the sound, Hei Wat Dong Ing, says his cabin mate also heard it, Sum Ting Ding. This information came from a reliable source, the ship’s cook, Pot Luk Kat.

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. Mass pillow fights were staged in cities around the world including Bucharest, Berlin and Seattle on Saturday. *The phrase “The Great Unwashed” is attributed to Victorian novelist and playwright Edward Bulwer-Lytton, also credited with “the pen is mightier than the sword” and the much lampooned “it was a dark and stormy night...” start to a novel.

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Katikati Museum manager Paula Gaelic with volunteers Marion Banister, Michael Cuthbert, Rollo Dunlop and Robert Hubble. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Katikati Heritage Museum is holding a public meeting on Monday to give Western Bay ratepayers a clear idea of its financial position – either it receives council funding, or it closes. Manager Paula Gaelic is asking for $65,000 from Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s 2014/2015 Annual Plan to cover the museum's mortgage and interest payments for 12 months. She says it’s crunch time – “without funding the museum will be gone”. “Either we get agreement from council to help, or we shut the doors and lose the history of Katikati and the wider Bay of Plenty – we can’t keep operating with no budget.” This comes 18 months after WBOPDC facilitated a $550,000 bank loan to purchase the museum – which Paula says sucks all financial resources each month, leaving nothing to progress or promote the facility. “I really want to get across to ratepayers the museum’s purchase is history – the focus is on our future,” says Paula, who says with no financial budget, 70-plus

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volunteers have helped increase daily visitor numbers from 4.2 people to 13.1 in the last 18 months. “We’ve definitely raised the museum’s profile, and I think we’ve created a better museum without taking away the hands-on part. “But if we had financial support we wouldn’t spend all our time scratching for money.” The only museum in the Bay, it holds hundreds of items of Katikati’s Ulster Irish settlement and encompasses regional history, says Paula. A Western Bay ratepayer too, Paula says she doesn’t want rates to rise – but can’t see a way forward without council help. She’s urging museum supporters to make submissions to WBOPDC’s draft annual plan, out for public consultation until April 28, and for people to attend Monday’s meeting. The council states the museum’s funding is “the second main issue for consultation”. Options out for consultation to fund the museum are: district-wide general rate; Katikati Community Board’s area of benefit only; a rate split between both. The public meeting is 5.30pm on Monday, April 14 at the museum, corner SH2 and Wharawhara Rd.

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Village Radio celebrates 30 years It first crackled onto air on April 13, 1984 – and 30 years later volunteers are celebrating Village Radio’s threedecade milestone this Sunday.

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The woman found dead in a crashed Audi off State Highway 2 has been confirmed as missing Waihi Beach woman Kelly Ann Sinclair. Police identified the body of the 25-year-old after the wreckage of her vehicle was towed from a paddock in Whakamarama on Wednesday afternoon. Kelly was last seen leaving a friend’s house in Katikati on Sunday, April 6. She was described as being in an emotional state and was intending to stay with friends in Mount Maunganui. Initial indications by police say the vehicle was heading towards Katikati when it failed to take a left-hand corner and crashed off the highway into a paddock. Police are keen to hear from anyone who saw the Blue 1997 Audi A3 late Sunday night and Wednesday. Anyone with information is asked to contact Tauranga Police on 07 577 4300.

Based at The Historic Village, the community station now broadcasts on 1368AM band 10am-5pm weekdays and 9am-5pm weekends, thanks to the 20-plus volunteers running it. “The eldest announcer is in his 80s and volunteers donate about 200 hours weekly to our listeners and the community,” says Village Radio administrator Sheila Lacey. Sheila says the commercial-free station plays music from the 1920s to mid-1980s on 78rpm, 45rpm and 33 rpm. “Our rare records are 100 years old and we have 104,000 tracks we compile programmes from.” Tauranga resident George Chistophersen was the station’s first announcer along with Lola Bryant. “It was the city’s 21st birthday – we built the station to get on air to celebrate the milestone – it went off very well,” says George. “It was for the city council; then Village Radio developed after that.” The station initially had an operating permit for a fortnight, but George says “everybody was up in air because the station only went for two weeks”. And so Village Radio was born. “Everybody liked it,” says George, who

Village Radio technician/announcer George Stewart and chairman Steve Lambie with the Collins High Fidelity Broadcast Transmitter built in 1936. Photo by Tracy Hardy. clocked up 40 years’ service to the station, which gained equipment and help from Tauranga’s Radio 1ZD to begin. “We had all sorts of people in – we broadcasted from downtown and even put a country music event through the phone lines and over the air.” George says the station could be heard at night from Invercargill. “It sort of went from one thing to another; then we got our licence about August 1984.” Village Radio initially broadcasted Sundays and public holidays, adding weekdays from 2004. Sheila says some of the station’s history lives on. “We have a Collins transmitter that’s 75

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The driver of the car involved in the crash on Maungatapu Bridge that killed Tauranga electrician Greg Woledge has been sentenced to community work and ordered to pay $49,000 to victims. Iain Crisp, 45, from Papamoa, appeared for sentencing in Tauranga District Court after earlier pleading guilty to careless driving causing the death of 24-year-old Woledge, who was driving the AMP'T Electrical van that plunged off the bridge into the harbour on August 12 last year. Crisp also previously admitted to careless driving causing injury to the passenger of the AMP'T van Ashley Donkersley, falsifying his logbook as a bus driver, possession of cannabis for supply and possession of cannabis seeds and utensils. Crisp was driving the Mitsubishi towards Mount Maunganui when he crossed the centreline hitting the electrical van driven by Greg about 6.10pm. The van then ploughed through the bridge railing and fell five metres into the harbour at Rangataua Bay.

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Mount Maunganui surf lifesavers spend as much time tending to injured people on Mauao as they do rescuing people from the ocean.

Man injured in Tauriko crash

A middle-aged man was taken to Tauranga Hospital following a two-vehicle crash at State Highway 29 at Tauriko on Wednesday. Emergency services were called to the crash south of Tauriko near the intersection of Gargan Road about 11.10am. The injured driver of a grey Holden Commodore was initially trapped in the vehicle, but was freed and taken to hospital with what police say are “non-life threatening injuries”.

Car yard duped by fake cheque

A Tauranga car dealer is among two sales yards duped into accepting fraudulent cheques in exchange for new cars totalling more than $100,000. Police say the 21-year-old man first presented a bogus cheque for $75,000 at a car yard on Hamilton's Te Rapa Road before driving off with a 2008 Porsche Cayman. The man is due to appear in Hamilton District Court on May 6 and will face 18 other similar charges in the Waitakere District Court later that month.

years old and was used by four ZB stations before being gifted to us in 1984. “We have this transmitter back on air – it’s believed to be the only one in use in the world. “The station’s extensive library of vinyl records, according to the National Archives and Broadcasting Corporation is the fourth largest in New Zealand.” Interviewing people and community groups, Sheila says the station relies on “the generosity of listeners, funding from philanthropic trusts, and donations”. All are welcome to celebrate Village Radio’s 30th birthday this Sunday from 1.30pm at the St John Ambulance hall.

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Mount Maunganui Surf Life Saving general manager Glenn Bradley says people don’t realise the lifeguard service actually attend a significant number of incidents up on the Mount. “It’s probably as much, if not more, than what we attend to out on the beach and in the ocean. “It is something that keeps us fairly busy right throughout the year day in and day out with the large number of people who use the walking tracks on the Mount.” Glenn says the number of calls they attend up the Mount can vary. “At one stage last year we had four incidents in one week and then we can go a couple of weeks without any.” The Surf Life Saving service’s ability to adapt to rescues from the ocean to those on Mauao was highlighted last week when the Mount lifeguards responded to a call of a man tumbling down seven stairs. “We received a call from St John’s asking for help to transport them up the Mount to the patient. “We also had a couple of lifeguards on scene that went up and assisted because a member of the public had come to the surf club and notified them about what happened.” The man received several large gashes to his head and a dislocated thumb in the fall. He was taken to Tauranga Hospital for treatment. By Letitia Atkinson

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Kalais Going sharpens her racquet skills before playing against Marina Erakovic on Sunday. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Tennis Association Tour and grand slam events. Her promotional visit on April 13 coincides with a twoMount Maunganui rising tennis star week break in NZ. The Croatian-born professional has a career high Kalais Going is eagerly testing her array of WTA ranking of World No.39 for singles; and No.25 shots and skills ahead of her chance to trade in doubles. She is the only Kiwi in the top 100 of the serves with high profile New Zealand WTA and the Association of Tennis Professionals. tennis star Marina Erakovic. Having watched Marina numerous times on TV, and critically watching for various skills and techThe 12-year-old, alongside Mount Maunganui niques, Kalais is looking forward to meeting her idol Tennis Club’s 120 under-18 members, will this in person. Sunday get a once in a lifetime chance to take “I watch her real close and I try to observe what she onboard professional coaching tips from Marina, is doing to get whatever shot it is as well as to enjoy who’s in town for the day. the game.” As part of a Wilson Balls and Wright SportsRecently placing fifth in a national under 12s toursponsored promotion, Bay of Plenty clubs were given nament, Kalais is already training up to two hours six the chance to have the professional tennis player times a week to reach her lofty goals. grace their courts for three hours in a promotion “I want to be a professional tennis player and play Bruce Ben like Roland and coaching capacity – the Mount club the lucky in Miami along with the grand slams Matthews Heath winner. 021Garos 580 580 and the US Open.” 021 701 237 In an added bonus, Kalais will step out on to the During her action packed visit, Marina will work court and take on Marina in an exhibition match alongside club coaches giving personal tips to the alongside club coaches Andy Donald and Peter Blow. players before picking up a racquet and playing a “I was quite speechless and I was really excited too, number of exhibition matches. because it’s really a great experience,” says Kalais. The visit is from 11am-2pm on Sunday with tickets Marina, 26, is currently competing on the Women's $5 for juniors and $10 for adults. By Luke Balvert Cover story

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Education push to quell dog attacks Another dog attack on a child in the Bay of Plenty has prompted Omanawa resident Carol Gunn to take action.

Carol, a long-standing dog owner, is appealing to primary schools to let her teach children how to appropriately behave around dogs. Having taught dog safety in the region for years, Carol is stepping up her canine campaign after a three-year-old boy was bitten by a pitbull in Matapihi last month. The toddler was with his parents visiting relatives at the property when a male pitbull-cross bit him on the face. He was taken to Tauranga Hospital with moderate injuries. Carol says she woke to the news and felt driven to do something more. “I’d like to encourage more schools to set aside the time for me to teach children the appropriateness of when and how to approach a dog.” Carol owns seven maremma sheep dogs and has been teaching dog safety for years. She says her basic message has not changed, but an awareness of dogs, and the importance of safety, has grown. “The biggest thing is for children to understand the importance of asking before they pet an unknown dog – and

they don’t know to do that unless they’re taught. “Some dogs are tied up outside a shop and children want to pat it. But that’s the most intimidating thing for a dog, so it’s about understanding the dog’s point of view too. “People often to say; ‘Oh get rid of the dog’, but it’s not always the dog that’s at fault.” Carol believes while some breeds are notorious for biting, an

awareness of all dogs is best. “Let’s face it; a purge on the unregistered cross breeds wandering around our streets would go a long way – but education, for children, parents, and dog owners is paramount.” Carol is offering to speak to primary school students for free and is appealing to school staff to get in touch. For more information, email Carol on carolgunn.balaganfarm@gmail.com By Corrie Taylor

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Energy into science Peter Pentland teaches Year 9 student Keely Haskett, 13, some of the new equipment. Photo by Tracy Hardy. with equipment that’s relevant to their lives. A renewable energy project aimed at “That’s what the teachers have been doing; they’ve increasing and sustaining student interest in been working with the equipment and activities science and mathematics is being launched they’ll be delivering, so they can realise what the students will be experiencing.” at Mount Maunganui College. Peter says the project, launched in 2008, is designed A recent $5000 donation from Orica allowed to address the decreasing number of Year 12 and 13 the college to purchase specialist equipment from students studying science and mathematics. Australia required for the STELR Project – being “We want students to realise science is relevant to introduced into the Year 9 curriculum. their lives and to look at the careers of people and Currently used in about 309 secondary schools see how they needed to study maths and science in throughout Australia, Singapore and New Zealand, Year 12 and 13 so they can go into those courses at the STELR Project is a hands-on, inquiry-based university.” programme. Mount Maunganui College assistant head of science It was designed by the Australian Academy of Tech- Rose Burggraaf says the students will be conductnological Sciences and Engineering and focusses on ing experiments such as using tiny solar light panels global warming and renewable energy themes. and miniature windmills, to work out for themselves This week Mount Maunganui College science what the best energy source is. teachers received specialist training from STELR “They actually do the experiments, which is fanmanager Peter Pentland, who is visiting the college tastic. Because its hands-on, the students find out from Australia. results for themselves, rather than us telling them.” “The project uses state-of-the-art equipment that’s Rose says science and math student numbers at fun to use and students can really enjoy. Our research Mount College have remained reasonably stable, but shows both boys and girls are much more engaged she knows it’s a national issue to be addressed. when doing this hands-on, inquiry-based learning By Corrie Taylor

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Lunar lookout

Telescopes and binoculars around the Bay of Plenty will be focused on the moon on Tuesday evening, with astronomy enthusiasts hoping to see a ‘blood moon eclipse’. Tauranga Astronomical Society secretary Jonathon Parkes says while total lunar eclipses are not as dramatic as solar eclipses, he still expects strong public interest in the event which sees the moon covered by the earth’s shadow. “We are expecting a lot of members to have their telescopes out on the field because the moon will be too low for us to use the main telescope.” Jonathon says the public is welcome to join them at Fergusson Park to observe a spectacle that struck fear into the hearts of millions around the world for thousands of years. Total lunar eclipses were seen by many ancient civilisations as a bad omen – including the Romans, who deemed them so when Emperor Augustus died in 14 AD just after an eclipse. Ancient Egyptians believed a sow swallowed the moon for a short time, whereas in China the moon was believed to have been eaten by a dragon. Some of the superstitious beliefs are thought to be caused by the eerie blood red image of the moon, but astronomers at Fergusson Park take

the modern view that lunar eclipses are caused by the earth directly blocking the sun’s light and shading the moon. The total lunar eclipse on April 15 – the first visible here since December 2011 – will occur from moonrise. The eclipse will go through a series of stages, with the moon initially only slightly shaded before the earth’s direct shadow starts to pass over the moon and cover it. “The eclipse will be coming on starting from 5.40pm, with the best time to view it about 7.40pm when the total eclipse will be at its peak.” The moon can take on a striking red colour during a total eclipse because scattered sunlight has blue light filtered out when passing through the Earth’s atmosphere. For details on viewing the eclipse, or other Tauranga Astronomical Society events, go to http://tauranga-astro.x10host.com By Hamish Carter

Goodness growing in Te Puke Plans to attract more tourists to Te Puke with a promotion focused on the area’s natural wealth as a horticulture centre is bearing fruit with hopes for major growth.

“We are very happy with progress, we are breaking new ground in attracting groups from China, South East Asia and America,” says Mark, who believes in the push to sell Te Puke’s story as a super food centre and country town experience. Mark says work the group put in with a sales trip to China last year, and meetings with inbound package organisers, is beginning to pay off with some visiting parties specifically requesting day trips to Te Puke on their

One year since the Te Puke Economic Development Group launched its ‘Goodness Grows Here’ promotion, the sub-regional group’s head Mark Boyle says it’s already reaping modest success and expects continued growth.

way to or from Rotorua. Mark says Comvita’s expanded visitor centre and Kiwi 360’s established reputation in the market was already helping sell Te Puke as a package. “It’s not huge growth, it’s not thousands and thousands, buts it’s definitely gathering momentum.” From about 2000 additional visitors attracted during the peak season, Mark hopes numbers will grow 20,000-30,000 during the next four years.

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New gear hopes for Mount netballers Netballers at Mount Sports Netball Club are hoping to step onto the court in style this season with help from an ANZ Netball Grant Scheme. The ANZ Netball Grant Scheme awards a total of $100,000 in grants to the most deserving netball teams, players and fans. Mount Sports Netball Club, consisting of three teams, has applied for the Uniform Gear Grant in the hope of winning new dresses, skirts, tops, bibs, tracksuits, netballs and a bag. The club has a history spanning 24 years and their tracksuits and bags are at least eight years old,

with their dresses and balls ageing too. Senior grade player Shannon Julian says the club is deserving of the grant because they share a want in having a good time playing a sport they love. “We have trained so hard over the last six weeks and we want to look as good on the court as we feel. “We are ready for our season but new gear will help us be more motivated.” To vote for the club, visit www.anzcourtside.co.nz and search for Mount Sports Netball Club by clicking the ‘grant scheme’ tab.

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to be killed by predators without relocation, countering criticism he hears about the recovery programme. “It’s really a win-win,” says Nigel, who talks of the agreement the kiwi trust has made. “A key difficulty has been in sourcing kiwis. It’s been very difficult to obtain them and generally people become quite protective of keeping them and don’t appreciate how vulnerable they are in unprotected areas.” The first attempt to recover pairs last June was unsuccessful when discovering the breeding season began earlier than expected. Radio trackers were placed on two nests, where mature eggs were later recovered and since hatched at the Rainbow Springs nursery. “We are in a real quest to get as many breeding adults released into Otanewainuku as possible, with

the aim of eventually being able to provide kiwis for other places, including areas like Southern Whirinaki, where it would be great to be able to give some back.” Nigel says volunteers hope to release another five breeding pairs before the breeding season begins in two months, with similar numbers to be introduced annually. Within five to 10 years it’s hoped the introduced birds will have established a viable kiwi community, with sufficient birds to help repopulate other sanctuaries and parks. “I do feel we have some momentum. Establishing our population is an absolute numbers game. You need to have the numbers there to have an impact – that’s why we’re giving it a big push to get it over that hump.” By Hamish Carter

Animal-focussed family fun day returns The SPCA Pet & Family Fun Day is back this year, with food stallholders and live entertainment to keep families – and their four-legged friends – occupied. But along with the fun, Tauranga SPCA operations manager Margaret Rawiri says the event on Saturday from 10am-2pm is all about pet education. Last year’s inaugural event saw 3000-4000 people attend and Margaret is hoping for a similar number this weekend. Positive public feedback prompted the second event, with visitors commenting on the fun atmosphere, and the child-friendly environment, she says. “We are hoping this becomes an annual event.” There will be bouncy castles,

pony rides and a group dog walk. “The dog that looks most like their owner competition will be popular too.” Daughters of Ally from NZ’s Got Talent will be the act to watch, says Margaret. Stalls will be set up selling dog accessories and the SPCA will have their own stall to give advice and answer any questions from pet owners. The stall will also have a large selection of pets up for adoption. All money raised from the Fun Day will go to Tauranga SPCA. Dogs are more than welcome, as long as they are on a lead. By Rachael Clarke

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made shower worth $2500 from Tauranga-based Premiere Showers, $2000 worth of fabulous outdoor furniture from The Spruce Up Company, and a “swanky new wardrobe system” worth almost $2000 from Designer Homeware. New home show exhibitor Tauranga’s Eastern Hi Fi also has state-of-the-art Bose home entertainment products worth $3000 to give away. Graeme says the prize pool, totalling about $37,000, is a record amount for the 30-year history of home shows in the Bay of Plenty region. The 15th annual Tauranga Home Show is at ASB Arena, Baypark on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 9-11. Adults cost only $10 and those aged 13 and under enter for free. Keep reading The Weekend Sun for more exciting home show previews.

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After years of going backwards in the mission to build up Otanewainuku’s kiwi population, dedicated Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust volunteers are now imagining a day when they can provide kiwis for other sanctuaries. It’s still many years away, but a recent mission’s success to resettle kiwi recovered from an unprotected area in the Urewera’s Southern Whirinaki area has volunteers optimistic of building up Otanewainuku’s population. Recovery project coordinator Nigel Veale says volunteers recently recovered a first breeding pair, which has been successfully introduced to the Oropi park; and he’s now aiming to recover another five pairs during the next two months. Nigel is at pains to emphasise kiwi are being recovered from unprotected areas and are likely

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Classical music: round two

The second instalment of Tauranga Musica’s classical escapade is approaching, with the return of a popular musical act. The society is presenting New Zealand Chamber Soloists, performing at Graham Young Youth Theatre at Tauranga Boys’ College on Sunday, April 13, at 3pm. Tauranga Musica has hosted the group several times but while violinist Lara Hall is on maternity leave sister Amalia will take her place. The players are all members of the teaching faculty at University of Waikato and are recognised as leading NZ chamber musicians and soloists.

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Creatively healing violence Pain, heartache, broken families – 30 paintings created by five female migrants in Tauranga’s Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support group exhibition speak for themselves.

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Created to help heal their domestic violence experiences, the works feature in ‘Unbroken Spirit’ on display at the Historic Village. “It’s called ‘Unbroken Spirit’ so even though they’ve broken hearts their spirit is still alive,” says Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support coordinator Sonia Pathak. The group fundraiser is also an awareness tool which came from a need to help the women. “A lot of the time our women don’t go to [provided] counselling sessions because the counsellor doesn’t understand the culture barriers. “[If attending] sometimes it takes longer to explain their culture – and by then courtadminstered counselling finishes.” Sonia says some ethnic women also don’t understand the meaning of counselling. “They come and talk to us for hours but we don’t have the resources to support them in that way.” The group supports women of Asian, African and Middle Eastern origin with a focus on domestic violence, and migrant families settling in the region.

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Shakti group coordinator Sonia Pathak with some of the paintings in the exhibition. Photo by Bruce Barnard. Sonia says the women wanted expenses, donations to artists, and to create – and it was offered as a ensure the life skills programme form of therapy. continues. The exhibition features the Sonia says domestic violence is Tauranga women’s work and 20 a big problem for ethnic women paintings from overseas artists because of their cultures, and from Venus IQNZ, a group aiding birth countries being patriarchal. Asian and the Middle Eastern “Over there people are changing women and children in wars. but when they move here, maybe Funds raised from selling the five years ago, the families, or husforeign art will go to Syrian hosband, are still holding onto beliefs pitals, while selling the Tauranga they had when they left.” works will cover exhibition By Merle Foster

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IPENZ Tauranga branch spokesperson Howard Severinsen and branch chairperson Peter Clark look at some photos of engineering feats in the Western Bay of Plenty in the last 100 years. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

The Tauranga branch of the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand is calling for engineering memorabilia to help celebrate the organisation’s centenary. Formed in 1914, with members throughout the country, IPENZ is working on a programme to celebrate its engineering achievements throughout the country. IPENZ Tauranga branch spokesperson Howard Severinsen says one of the things on offer in the city is a display in Tauranga Library of some of the local engineering things that have been built during the last 100 years. “We are just wondering if people have something that may help us. Of the recent projects, we have talked to the

Tauranga Eastern Link and have been given some footage of the new road being built. “We have a few photos of when the rail bridge across to Matapihi was opened.” Howard says the Kaimai Tunnel is an engineering feat for the Bay of Plenty but it doesn’t photograph well because it’s a tunnel. “Engineers do telecommunications, buildings, bridges and things like that too. We’re just interested in those sort of things. “We are hoping to have the display up in the library at the end of April or early May. “We are after a relatively localised display to celebrate the centenary.” Howard says anyone with photos or other engineering memorabilia can contact him on 021 277 7204. By Letitia Atkinson

Helping a friend in need The best friend of a young Tauranga mother devastated by the loss of her child last year is doing everything she can to help – from the other side of the world.

Living in London has made supporting her best friend of 11 years difficult for 24-year-old Jessica Rose, but she’s on a mission to give her friend the trip of a lifetime. Alyssa Craig, 24, is still mourning the loss of her five-year-old son Lincoln – who died from a rare condition called myocarditis five months ago. The loss forced Alyssa to stop working and move back home with her parents, where she still suffers severe anxiety and extreme grief. Jessica has planned a trip for Alyssa in July, to offer a break from the familiar surroundings of home. They will spend time together in London before sailing around Croatia. “We always talked about travelling together,” says Jessica. “I have been doing this for a few years now and would love to see some of the world with her.” “It’s been the hardest thing being away from her since Lincoln has passed away; he was such a treasure and this is just something I can do to help bless her from this side of the world.”

Jessica Rose and Alyssa Craig met at Bethlehem College 11 years ago. Jessica is incredibly proud of her friend for the strength she’s shown in dealing with Lincoln’s death. “Through this awful time, that no mother should ever have to go through, she has been such an inspiration to me and so many other people. “She has raised such a huge awareness of this virus myocarditis, which I believe will help so many people become more aware of it and how it can take a life so suddenly.” Not currently working, Alyssa is struggling to come up with funds for the trip, so Jessica has started an account to raise fund and is appealing for donations. “Every time we Skype about this trip, she says how much she is looking forward to it and just wants to come now. It’s brought a smile to her face and little bursts of joy.” Donations can be made to Westpac account: 03 1549 0113541 026 By Corrie Taylor

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Tourism Bay of Plenty will be roaming the streets with a new look thanks to the support of a group of Tauranga businesses.

Helen Barnard started her career in property management 16 years ago with Crockers Property Management in Auckland.

The organisation has partnered up with Farmer Motor Group and ASB to work on projects helping to promote the region, with the latest being two decked out vehicles that will act as travelling billboards. Adorned with surfboards provided by Bayfair and eye-catching signwriting from Computastyle, with

She moved to Tauranga in 2001, and worked for a prominent real estate company until August 2008. Helen was very successful in both endeavours, and started Barnard Property Management Ltd in September 2008. After six years of trading successfully in the Tauranga region, Helen now feels confident and secure enough in herself and her business, and would like to give something back to the community that has supported her and her growing business. “There has been a growing trend with business owners to embrace some form of ‘social responsibility’ and I support this movement and have integrated it into our new business offers,” says Helen. Helen has called her program ‘Paying it Forward’ which means all new clients or current clients with additional properties for rent, Barnard Property Management will donate their first month’s commission to the charity or organisation of their client’s choice. “The reason why I’m giving people the choice is all of us sometime in our lives are touched closely by tragedy or illness, so clients can choose the charity or organisation that is close to their heart,” says Helen. “There are so many worthy causes in the Bay of Plenty; for example, Waipuna Hospice, SPCA, St John, Westpac Helicopter to name but a few.” “I discussed this concept and other ideas with local business owners whose opinions I value, ‘Paying it forward’ received the strongest response, as it fits in with the values the BOP region is admired for,” says Helen. If you would like to partake in this offer, please contact Barnard Helen Barnard. Property Management today.

ASB commercial manager Shane McDermott, Mike Farmer from Farmer Motor Group and Tourism BOP general manager Rhys Arrowsmith. Photo by Bruce Barnard. materials from Sign, the new addi- spot the vehicles – when we are out of town we are using them to tions to Tourism BOP’s fleet will promote the region.” market the Bay as a place that has Development of the idea began ‘plenty for everyone’, says Tourseven months ago as a conversaism BOP general manager Rhys tion between Rhys and Farmer Arrowsmith. “The vehicles will Motor Group managing director be out and about, working in the Mike Farmer. tourism community to promote “We had a two or three-hour the region and events. meeting and realised the benefits “It’s all about surf, sand and of partnering,” says Mike. the Bay’s environment – put“I believe the strength of ting attention on tourism in the Tauranga is in its tourism sector – region.” it’s a key asset, we are known for The vehicles, a Skoda and a the sun and beaches, we need to Nissan Micra, are on lease from embrace that and promote it – the Farmer Motor Group and will be more people who come here the used by TBOP staff undertakbetter it is for businesses.” ing business in Tauranga and further afield. “People will easily By Phillipa Yalden

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I’ve been following with interest the campaign by local radio host Pat Spellman to make Tauranga the first te reo Maori friendly city. Every year, Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Maori encourage individuals, whanau, businesses, organisations, schools, and cities to embrace the use of te reo Maori – and for just one week, to really push hard and make an effort. The yearly Maori language awards are a great event which recognises different organisations that make a big effort for the Maori Language week, and I guess this is what Pat is aiming to achieve for Tauranga. I’ve seen awesome examples across the motu of supermarkets who embrace the week – Countdown in Tokoroa and other areas have been trailblazers by using dual language signage in their aisles and at the checkouts. Air New Zealand even has flight attendants welcoming passengers in te reo. It is fitting, since te reo Maori is an official language of this country. So I’m baffled to why there is such an outpouring of abuse and criticism targeted at Mr Spellman by locals who object to his proposals.

Capturing centre stage in politics this week is the Royal Visit by William and Katherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and their charming son George, affectionately known as ‘Little Hori’ in rural New Zealand. My wife Miranda and I enjoyed meeting William and Kate and it was lovely to share a common interest with the Prince in that he’s a very keen water polo player. Tauranga has one of the highest participation levels for water polo in New Zealand, with flippa ball flourishing in our primary schools and water polo at intermediate and senior levels. It therefore is of special concern our city council is considering slashing user hours at Baywave and the Memorial Pool.

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Back when I was CEO of Tauranga Chamber of Commerce, I recall advocating for business-friendly councils to remove barriers for business growth and economic prosperity. Since then a lot has changed and councils have made positive steps to improve how they interact with businesses. But if you talk to business people, they’ll still have examples of how they perceive local and central government are making things tough for them. Recently, ‘Business Friendly Guidelines’ were released by Local Government New Zealand in partnership with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment to increase support of business activity throughout New Zealand.

Has anyone tried to sell you synthetic cannabis from a parked car? When a friend of mine walked to a shop in the Avenues last week, a couple in a car asked him if he liked ‘AK’ – the appallingly-named synthetic cannabis called AK47. He said ‘No’. They told him they had some to sell. He said he wasn’t interested and walked away. My friend is an adult who shuns drugs of any kind, but what if they had made the same offer to a youngster? The incident, timely in the face of the anti-psychoactive substances rally in Tauranga last Saturday, raises an interesting dilemma. What exactly should we do as a community about legal highs? Since July 2013, the Psychoactive Substances Act has regulated such products. According to the Ministry of Health, this has resulted in a significant reduction in points of sale – a reduction of 95 per cent, with less products being available and strict controls around advertising. They are also no longer available to aged under 18.

During the last few weeks I have spoken to a number of people, who hold concern about psychoactive substances – also known as synthetic cannabis – and its impact on our community. I thought it would be useful to lay out the Government’s position on these substances and what we’ve been doing to reduce its corrosive effects on society. In July 2013, Parliament passed the Psychoactive Substances Bill with an overwhelming majority of 119 to one. The Bill implemented severe restrictions on what was a previously unregulated product including: • Banning all substances that pose more than a ‘low risk of harm’ to the user. • Restricting where and how they can be sold. • Restricting the sale to people over the age of 18. • Banning their sale at dairies, convenience and grocery stores, service stations and liquor outlets. • Introducing specific criteria licence holders must meet and adhere to. • Setting strict controls around the importation, manufacturing and the active ingredients. Since the Bill came into force the number of retail outlets has dropped from an estimated 3000-4000 to about 150. The number of products available has reduced from an estimated 200-300 to less than 50. The high-profile Kronic, Kryptonite, and K2 products are all banned. The remaining products and licence holders are now subject to strict ongoing scrutiny by police and district health boards to ensure they are complying with the law.

Elected members are receiving many emails, particularly regarding Tauranga City Council’s swimming pools, in its 2014/2015 draft annual plan. Many emails are just one or two sentences long. It would be helpful if submitters could explain why proposed changes are unacceptable and offer an alternative solution, which may include ideas for reducing costs. For example, this is one of the

main reasons behind suggesting reducing operating hours at some pools. If the Otumoetai pools were to be vested to the swimming club then public access would need to be guaranteed, from my perspective. The devil is in the detail and discussions are happening between Bay Leisure and Events Limited and the swimming club. Submissions are open to 5pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2014.

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Pupils learning history through 3D models Te Puna School students are using two three-dimensional models of the Battle of Gate Pa to learn about what happened 150 years ago.

As many as 3000 people are expected to descend on Gate Pa Reserve for the 1864 Battle of Gate Pa commemorations on April 29. In honour of the milestone, children at Te Puna School are creating two models depicting the history of the battle. Te Puna School teacher Louis Brown and his 20 students have created a one metre by two metre miniature replica of the battle inside their classroom, which he’s been using to teach what took place 150 years ago. “It’s been really easy having that model to teach these stories,” says Louis, who jokes the children are now better at telling the history than him. Louis says the two major factors about the battle they’ve learned is how there was only about 200 Maori warriors and nearly 1700 British bluecoats – “and what followed was one of the true outright victories by Maori”. “The other one was how honourable the Maori’s treated the British soldiers.” Fellow Te Puna teacher Kylie Chambers and her 23 students have made a model on the back of an old door, which depicts the

area from The Elms to Gate Pa in 1864. Kylie says the children began researching the battle at the beginning of Term 1 and have since visited The Elms, Monmouth Redoubt and Gate Pa.

With their research, the children began piecing together their depiction of what life was like in 1864. “It is important for children to learn the history of where they live,” says Kylie. By Zoe Hunter

Te Puna School pupils with their models. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Scaling adventurous heights Always fancied yourself as a bit of a monkey? This Saturday children can get a new perspective on Yatton Park with a tree-climbing event being hosted by Tauranga City Council arborists.

and are asked to be patient waiting for their turn at the busy annual event. Richard says the event is always very popular and he expects lots of interest again this year. For more details, call Richard on 021 846 068. Other events on offer next week for Play in the Bay’s Adventure Month include a beginners class in tumbling at the Rock House at 9 Triton Ave on Tuesday 4pm-5pm “All kids love climbing trees so we’re setting up a few climbs where (for details, call 07 572 4920), which will also hold beginners sesthey can get out there and get sions in free running on Thursday active in the park,” says arborist (5pm-6pm, both sessions $10). and event organiser Richard On Friday children can get into Conning. the Easter theme at Dialled Indoor The event, which runs from Tramp Park with an egg hunt, an 10am-1pm, is for children aged Easter bunny costume competition three-12 and will include a series and trampolining competitions. of tree climbs with harnesses and ropes, some tightrope climbs and a Activities at the 13 Triton Ave venue run 10am-4pm, with entry flying fox. “The Play in the Bay programme $12. Details: www.dialled.co.nz or call 07 574 5923. is all about encouraging people Pick up a copy of the Play in to get out and active in our parks the Bay April Adventure Month and reserves, so that’s what it’s all programme at the library or downabout.” load from www.sportbop.co.nz/ All children taking part must wear bike helmets and sturdy shoes playinthebay By Hamish Carter Eight-year-old Lara Rickey gets into the spirit at Yatton Park ahead of a children’s tree-climbing event at the park on Saturday. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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All three are part of the current intake of students in Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s Preparation for Law Enforcement programme. Former Waikato Piston’s development basketball player Alex Schipper hopes to combine his basketball career with a career in the New Zealand Police. “After gaining some street experience, I hope to go into search and rescue or the armed offenders,” says Alex. “Another pull for me is that the NZ Police have got really great sports teams which compete internationally, so that also appeals.” It’s army all the way for sprinter Jayden Boylan, who is currently ranked fifth in the NZ 400 metre race.

“Ever since I was a kid the military was the only place I wanted to work,” says Jayden. “I wasn’t particularly academic at school and the Prep for Law course is giving me the skills I need to give me that extra edge to go into the army as an officer.” It’s no surprise though that clay shooter Cory Baldock is going all out to secure his place in the NZ Police Armed Offenders Squad. “I’m currently sixth in the world for my age division,” says Cory. “I’m not sure which came first – my goal to be a policeman or be one of the best clay shooters in the world.” As well as being put through their fitness paces, the trio is learning communication and assertiveness skills, cultural awareness, defensive driving, numeracy and literacy, first aid, computing – and of course law. The next generation of law enforcers are just around the corner – and they’re breaking records along the way.

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Free, friendly support for stroke sufferers An invite is being extended to all residents who have suffered a stroke to join a free group offering support, friends and fun. The Stroke Survivors Drop-in Centre and Support Group meets every Tuesday from 9am-12pm, with up to 20 members attending each week. Organiser Tony Rillstone says members – stroke sufferers and sometimes their partners and carers – enjoy morning tea together, play games and support one another. “There is indoor bowling, bingo, quizzes and mind games to keep the mind active.” Tony, who suffered a stroke seven years ago while undergoing heart surgery, hopes more people will find out about the group, and he’s encouraging them to join. “I was a bit dubious about going. I was in counselling at the time, after having a stroke you get very depressed, and I found it great. I’ve been running it now for four years.” Tony’s stroke left him temporarily paralysed above the waist. That passed and he now suffers sight impairment and numbness in his left side. “I get out and about with my mobility scooter. I’m fully independent.” Tony says other members suffer more serious side effects and the meetings are often a great opportunity for their carers/spouses to Tony Rillstone and his mobility scooter that enables him to go out and have a break too. “It gives them a chance once a go that bit further. Photo by Bruce Barnard. week to go out and meet a

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To join, phone Tony on 07 576 4733 or visit the Tauranga Senior Citizens Club rooms on Tuesday mornings. By Corrie Taylor

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Hearty fight for health ‘Stop sore throats hurting hearts – get sore throats checked’ is a hard-hitting message from Kiwi children to parents and caregivers being spread through Bay of Plenty media this month and in June. Toi Te Ora – Public Health Service is pushing the message to combat rheumatic fever, which is a serious illness in BOP communities. It mainly affects Maori and Pacific children aged four to 19 years, especially if someone in the family has had it before. Rheumatic fever starts with a sore throat that is known as a ‘strep throat’ – a throat

infection caused by a bacterial infection or bug called Group A Streptococcus. If the ‘strep throat’ is not treated with antibiotics it can cause rheumatic fever. Toi Te Ora – Public Health Service’s Medical Officer of Health Dr Jim Miller says if a child gets rheumatic fever they can become very sick with sore swollen joints (elbows, ankles, wrists and knees), tiredness, heart problems and they may need on-going heart operations. “They will not be as healthy as before and will spend a lot of time in hospitals and at the doctors.”

Jim says there have been great efforts to reduce this illness in the area, but says it is still far too common. “Rheumatic fever can be prevented, if sore throats are dealt with early. If your child complains of a sore throat, take them to the local health centre to be checked,” says Jim. “If it could be ‘strep throat’ they will be given 10 days of antibiotics. Make sure they take these until they are all finished.” For more information about rheumatic fever, visit: www.ttophs. govt.nz/rheumaticfever

Is your blood pressure rising? (Part 1) Hypertension is the most important risk factor for diseases to affect blood vessels. Prolonged hypertension increases the risk of stroke, aneurysms, kidney failure and heart disease. If you have hypertension you should be under the care of a doctor. My recommendations here are complementary to medical advice. The good news is there are many dietary, supplement and lifestyle measures that can really help.

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The key is to adopt as many of the measures as possible, because there is no silver bullet for hypertension. Most people with high blood pressure have primary hypertension, which just means there is no specific cause. This does not mean there are no causes but a group of factors that cause gradual increases in blood pressure. In most people this tends to happen from middle age. From a nutritional medicine approach, my focus is to support several key processes which can cause increases in blood pressure. These relate to blood vessel structure and function, fluid control, and reducing blood vessel inflammation. My first target is the health of blood vessels. When blood vessels become damaged by free radicals this changes the structure of blood vessel collagen and elastic fibres making them stiffer. This increases blood pressure by increasing the resistance to blood flow. The groups of nutrients that can influence this damage, and help restore suppleness, are a group of antioxidants including those from grapes especially proanthocyanidins, known as OPCs, and resveratrol. Vitamin C works with these antioxidants and the citrus bioflavonoids, especially hesperidin, to improve collagen elastin structure and therefore general blood vessel health. I target about 400mg of pure OPCs with 100mg of resveratrol and about 1000mg of vitamin C plus bioflavonoids. Please contact me for specific advice for your circumstances. Next week we look at fluid balance. To join my weekly email newsletter, go to www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional therapist and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz

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The power of visceral osteopathy In a busy practice the most common problems are the stresses and mechanical strains of everyday life. Symptoms often have their cause in internal organs. Most people know that a dicky heart will refer pain to the left shoulder and lower neck. This is due to the nerves around the bottom of the heart having developed from the same route as the shoulder and neck nerves, so the brain perceives heart problems as in the neck and shoulder. Other organs have similar nerve connections: menstrual cramps can present as lower back pain, bowel pain as lower back and hip pain, gall bladder problems as right shoulder pain. About one in 10 of the patients on a daily list have enough organ stress to be a

significant factor in their muscle/joint symptoms. The functioning of the internal organs, or viscera, is intricately linked to the functioning of the body as a whole. Normal structure of the organs, their positional relationships, their blood supply, nerve supply and drainage, is essential for healthy function. For example, the uterus needs a huge and uninterrupted supply of blood, good nervous innervation and great drainage to function well. Other abdominal complaints such as

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, hiatus hernias, indigestion, reflux, ulcers, asthma and pelvic congestive conditions may benefit from osteopathic visceral treatment. Skilled manipulation in visceral osteopathy can be used to treat in a truly wholistic way. Like musclo-skeletal techniques, they address position, movement patterns and often treating the tensions in smooth muscles. Visceral osteopathic techniques are usually very gentle and can have surprisingly far reaching effects. Matthew is the osteopath at Body Mechanix Physio Health Clinic. See the corresponding advert for details.

Is your knee stopping you running? ‘Runner’s knee’ is the common way of describing either a dull ache or sharp pain that occurs underneath or beside our knee cap – otherwise known as patellofemoral pain syndrome. But here’s the tricky thing – our knee is not usually at fault. An experienced physiotherapist can quickly spot where the problem lies. Weak hips and glute muscles are most often to blame, and occasionally the problem stems from our feet. Our knee cap sits in a little groove at the end of our thigh bone. It’s attached to the quadriceps tendon, which allows our knee to bend further than would otherwise be possible. If our thigh bone is rotated slightly, our knee cap no longer sits neatly in its groove, causing pain when you bend your knee. This misalignment is often due to a lack of control and strength around our hips. Women are more likely to suffer from runner’s knee than men, because their pelvises are wider. This creates a greater angle from the pelvis to the thigh bone, meaning more strength is required to control the thigh bone. Because there are a lot of muscles in this hip area, you need to be properly assessed by a physio to figure out where your weak point is. Research shows an exercise programme to build strength in your hip and glute muscles for up to six weeks can be all that’s needed to improve runner’s knee symptoms. Your physio will pinpoint your exact problem area and give you exercises to practise at home. Running should be an enjoyable experience, so don’t ignore pain or give up because it hurts too much.

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Getting ahead on helmet art Four Western Bay students are now sporting brand new personally-designed, airbrushed and lacquered cycle helmets thanks to winning their age groups in a Bikewise cycle safety competition.

Liam Taylor from Golden Sands School won the five-six year section, fellow student Tiria Mastny is the seveneight year winner, while Katikati Primary’s Anita Clews claimed the nine-10 year prize and Te Ranga School’s Fraser Pugh won the intermediate group. Receiving their cycle prizes this week at Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Barkes Corner base, the students Helmet winners Liam Taylor, Tiria Mastny, Anita Clews and have been chosen from 745 entries, which is up from Fraser Pugh, with Ross Paterson and Kelvin Clout. 520 entries in 2013. Tauranga City Council transportation manager Martin Bikewise and cycle safety with local communities. Parkes says the travel safe cycle helmet competition raises the Students design their own helmet sketch as part of the February awareness and importance of wearing a cycle helmet. competition’s entry form, with winning entries copied and handed “It’s there to raise awareness, particularly with children, about the to Anthony Brodie Airbrushing for painting. importance of wearing helmets while cycling on our roads,” Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Ross Paterson and Tauranga City says Martin. deputy mayor Kelvin Clout presented the four age-group winners “It was extremely hard to judge. There were so many good entries their new custom-painted cycle helmets. but these were outstanding,” says Martin. Several highly commended entrees will be presented with certifiRunning for three years, Tauranga City’s travel safe co-ordinators cates at their school assemblies by Kids Can Ride team cycle safety Angela Joyes and Cindi Feder began the competition as part of educators and police. By Andrew Campbell

Pregnancy centre’s push for clothes The Lioness Club of Mount Maunganui is appealing for donations for a pregnancy centre offering baby clothes, toys and furniture to struggling parents.

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The Pregnancy Choice Centre, opened last October, is in need of good quality baby clothes, baby furniture, clean toys, and children’s clothing up to age 12, as well as women’s clothes, and maternity wear. The centre’s op shop sells the items to help fund the running of the centre. Items are also donated to struggling families alongside knitting and crocheting for new-borns. The drop-in centre, run by a team of volunteers including trained professionals, offers free pregnancy testing and counselling with the aim of helping women who are unsure of whether to carry on with their pregnancies or have an abortion.

Centre director Janice Tettley-Jones and Lionesses Nola Flannin, Ann Roberts and Carole Culley with some donated baby clothes. Photo by Bruce Barnard. Phone Mary on 07 575 2696 to discuss counselling for pregnant women. pick-up and drop-off times and locations. Donations can also be dropped off The Lioness Club of Mount Maunganui at the centre, corner of 11th Ave supports the centre, which also offers and Christopher St. By Corrie Taylor

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Beetroot, toffee and chocolate cake 12-16 serves from a 26-28cm cake tin Ingredients 4 medium-size beetroot 2 cups brown sugar 200g unsalted butter, melted 1 pinch cream of tartar 1 Tbsp ground cardamom 200g dark chocolate 1 shot espresso coffee 1 cup plain flour 1 Tbsp (heaped) baking powder 3 Tbsp cocoa powder 1 cup natural yoghurt 5 eggs, separated Method Peel the beetroot – it’s easy with a Y-shape peeler. Cut beetroot in half and with 100g of melted butter, one cup of brown sugar and the ground cardamom, roast on a baking tray at 180 degrees Celsius for 40 minutes, turning the beetroot half-way through the cooking and carmelisation process. While the beetroot is cooking, line a 26-28cm spring form cake tin with baking paper. Grease with a little butter then tap a sprinkle of flour over the tin. In a stainless bowl melt chocolate and remaining butter slowly over a pan of simmering water. Add in the shot of espresso. Mix together and allow to cool down. Sift flour, cocoa and baking powder together and leave to one side. When the beetroot has cooked and begun to caramelise, cool for 15-20 minutes in the fridge with all of the syrupy juices. Scrape all of the beetroot and toffee bits into a food processor and blitz well with the yoghurt and five egg yolks. Whip the egg whites well with the pinch of cream of tartar. Gradually add remaining brown sugar. The test is you should be able to hold the bowl upside down above your head without getting egged. In a larger bowl, mix chocolate and butter mix into beetroot. Carefully fold in egg white and flour mix a little at a time until you have a smooth batter. Layer the mix into the prepared cake tin and bake at 160 degrees Celsius for about 40 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Serve with fresh natural yoghurt.

Fooled by April April has brought us exceptionally hot weather and the end of Daylight Saving, which seem to have the combined effect of making us a bit worn out at the end of a busy day. The early starts in the weekend, while attending the farmers’ market, will be especially hard until my body clock adjusts. I often wonder what makes people do strange things at ungodly hours, such as a flatmate deciding to shift rooms at 3.30am, or people queuing then rushing in the gate at the farmers’ market at 7.45am. Yes the weekend – where the pace of life is supposed to slow down – seems quite frantic at the farmers’ market, as the early rising zombie-like throng snatch up the flowers or local vegetables as fast as they’re put out. One thing is noticeable: fresh, locally-grown, sprayfree or organic produce is popular. The health benefits of certain vegetables have become more well-known and made them soughtafter produce. Fresh beetroot is one product that sells well, as the nutrition, fibre content and health benefits are wellknown. But most people won’t realise beetroot greens contain more iron than spinach, are packed with antioxidants, including vitamin K; and it has more nutritional value than the beetroot itself. So don’t throw the leaves away. Use them in salads, bake them with a little oil and balsamic; or just buy them as a microgreen and serve them on anything. But just like April itself, I am fooling you. This week’s recipe actually uses the beetroot. It’s a delicious beetroot and chocolate cake.

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Soaring wasp numbers present big threat With the soaring summer temperatures proving a happy hunting ground for wasps, residents are being urged to be vigilant and smart in helping thwart a winged invasion. “They [wasps] are dangerous and doing a lot of damage to the native environment. They are eating all of the really good sugar resource important for native birds, native lizards and native bugs,” says Sea Breeze Property Care pest control agent Dave Brewer.

“Part of the reason of the high densities of wasps is due to the honeydew being produced by the invasive willow aphids; effectively they are fuelling the wasps.” Dave says New Zealand currently has a major problem with wasps as the extended dry spell is allowing wasp colonies to flourish, instead of dying off as temperatures cool down. Paper wasps build their nests on fences, under eaves and around window sills growing to about the size of a cricket ball, homing up to 200 in their colony. German and common wasps live in larger colonies with their nests growing to about the size of a football. They can become much bigger if the wasps survive winter – and about 10 per cent of German wasp colonies do. “Therefore when conditions improve again colonies already have a strong worker force and an existing nest structure. This means that they can grow rapidly, and reach an enormous size,” says Dave. “Researchers in New Zealand and Australia are cur-

Home Mexican night with mince We all have days when we walk in the door after what feels like a very long day and we open the fridge and think ‘What can I cook for dinner?’ When I feel like this I like to make it nice and easy and always keep mince as a reserve. It’s so versatile and the number of dishes you can make with it is unlimited. My reserve dish is normally Mexican. Make it in bulk and you can freeze it for another one of those days. Mexican mince 500-700g lean beef or pork mince Olive oil 1 large white onion, diced 3 garlic gloves, diced 1 red fresh chilli, diced and seeds removed (or 1 tsp dry chilli flakes) 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 2 medium capsicums, diced 1 carrot, grated 1 can hot chilli beans 1 can tomatoes, diced 3x fresh tomatoes diced 1/2 cup tomato puree 1/4 cup water

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rently working on ways to control the wasp population. Ideally it would be preferable that the solution is something that was environmentally sustainable.”

Dave says people need to be vigilant if finding a nest, remembering if provoked they are really aggressive. He says calling a professional pest control agent is a safer bet.

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Building numbers for Borneo mission By Merle Foster

A Te Puke couple is looking for volunteers to join them on a six-day blitz build in Borneo, organised by Habitat for Humanity. After hosting a team of American volunteers last month, who built two homes in Welcome Bay, Te Puke residents Jim and Ann Dowman now want Bay of Plenty people to embark on an overseas housebuild project in Kuching, Borneo. “This will be our second build there, which is one of our all-time favourite Habitat experiences.The affiliate is extremely organised and will be well prepared to work us hard and give us a wonderful cultural experience,” says Ann. “As on all global village trips, volunteers pay their way and leave behind a donation to the Habitat work in the country where they build.” Three NZ teams are being rallied to help build 14 concrete block homes alongside needy families and international volunteers and Malaysians. Te Puke residents Jim and Ann Dowman lay blocks on their “As with all Habitat house building – last trip to Kuching, Borneo, in 2011, for a except disaster relief – Habitat partner Habitat for Humanity project. families will pay for their home, through Volunteers will stay in a simple Kuching city hotel, an interest-free loan from the and be transported to the site daily. organisation.” “Rest and relaxation activities are being planned for Construction will be supervised by experienced Malaysian and NZ builders but volunteers require no those who want to stay a few more days to explore some of this exciting country.” particular skills. The Borneo trip is September 13-20, 2014. “However, team members should be in good Email jimdowman@xtra.co.nz or phone physical shape and ready and willing to work 07 573 8541 for more information. hard,” says Ann.

Building work – no consent A new guidance document on work which can be done without a building consent has recently been published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. If you’re in the trade, or you’ve got what it takes, then I urge you to keep this one close. Simply Google ‘guidance document schedule one’. The good news is it’s simple to use, has suggestions on best practice. The bad news is it will not be published to print, so you’ll need to access it electronically. Trades giving professional advice have to be wary information on work which triggers a consent is accurate, or they may just find someone looking to recoup loss suffered from acting on poor advice. This can happen when selling a home and a building report reveals un-consented work. The guidance book has plenty of examples of what ‘un-consented’ versus ‘consented work’ looks like. A tip for the builder and homeowner is adding a sketch of the work into the property file, so when the building report is done the compliance path chosen is clear. The work done still has to comply with the Building Code, so things like the durability and weather-tightness expectations must still be achieved. And don’t forget to consider the district plan; this one often catches people out when doing un-consented building work close to the property boundary.

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Solar Power: is it the real deal? Last month I wrote about how we can maximise our investment in solar energy.

Zoe needs a home This delightful cat Zoe was taken into ARRC with a litter of kittens after being found in someone’s shed. She nursed her kittens beautifully and they have all founds homes – but Zoe is still looking for her forever home. She has a lovely personality

and is very mischievous and loves playing with her toys. Zoe is about 18 months old and has been vet-checked and de-sexed. If you are interested in providing a loving home for Zoe, or another friendly feline, please ring ARRC’s foster carer Maureen on 07 578 8335 or have a look at www.arrc.org.nz or Facebook.

Leo club welcomed More than 100 people are expected to celebrate the official chartering of the Tauranga Girls’ College Leo Club next week. Leo clubs are an international youth organisation of Lions Clubs International, standing for leadership, experience and opportunity. Tauranga Pakeke Lions Club is hosting the ceremony at Tauranga Girls’ College on Monday, April 14, to induct all 37 future leaders into the club. Leo advisor Marlene Tau says the girls’ college club is the 22nd Leo Club to be formed in New Zealand and is one of two within Tauranga. “As a global service organisation, Lions International places a high emphasis on supporting youth,” says Marlene. “That support is evident in the provision of opportunities for young people to gain leadership skills and international networks through the Leo Club programme.” Currently, there are more than 5700 Leo Clubs in 140 countries worldwide. Leo Clubs are organised by age, so as a high school-based club, the Tauranga Girls’ College group is an Alpha club – catering for youth aged 12-18. Leo clubs provide youth with volunteer opportunities – and are also a place to grow and have fun. By Zoe Hunter

Building consents increase The March level of building consents issued by Tauranga City Council remains encouraging, according to recently-released Priority One figures. March’s total number of building consents issued is 176, slightly behind February’s 182 but well ahead of the 140 recorded in March 2013. Total value of March 2014 consents is $41.8m, ahead of $26.7m in March 2013. New builds are down, at $19.6m compared with $26.8m in February, which is a two-year high.

This month I promised to expand on the different qualities and performance outcomes when thinking solar. There are five areas I would consider in trying to get the best system for my home: 1) Performance and efficiency of the solar panel 2) Quality of the solar panel 3) The most appropriate inverter system 4) Quality of railing 5) Performance monitoring Allow me to point you in the best direction to unpack these considerations further: 1) Performance and efficiency – there are two international quality testing organisations I refer to when trying to understand solar panel performance, rankings and how they compare: TUV Rheinland

(www.tuv.com) and ‘Photon’ the international solar magazine (www. photon-international.com ). Both organisations regularly test solar panels and report on their performance. 2) Quality of the panel – there’s an international industry grading system which rates solar panel suppliers by ‘tier’. This will help you to better understand the quality of solar panel you may be buying (visit www.irena.org). 3) Appropriate inverter – there are different kinds of inverters that offer different benefits. Understand the difference between string inverters and micro inverters. 4) Quality of railing – having engineered, certified railing and fixings on your roof is really important, especially in harsh weather. 5) Performance monitoring – optimising your investment is about knowing what’s going on. Make sure you can see your PV system online and can access the data.

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The real Aussie pest in our backyard The whole country must be worried about the recent finds of the devastating Queensland Fruit Fly. Luckily, both specimens were male and are safely pinned to a board. Unfortunately, we have had a similar type of Australian fly in New Zealand for quite a number of years.

It is still alive and could ruin the country if given a chance. It is the Queensland Fruit Loop Fly – Russelius Normanus. It buzzes around upsetting world leaders, waving flags most undiplomatically, and has high hopes of stopping just about anything that creates money in New Zealand

‘Tyred’ of the money-wasting the finances of a city. Before the last election the Mayor said/wrote/published: “ I will fix all of Tauranga’s problems in the first 100 days of 2014”. Well the 100 days have passed. I wonder how many of the problems the Mayor has sorted? I haven’t seen him or any member of the TCC publish anything about even one problem he has fixed. I feel the Mayor should right now resign from office. Alastair Bourne, Omokoroa.

I am sure most ratepayers are ‘tyred’ of the money-grubbing money-wasting principles of practice and philosophy of the Tauranga City Council. The proposed worn tyre fine is the last straw. A warning would be okay, after all the owner of the car could be waiting for a tyre to become available and the car could be booked for a tyre change or Warrant of Fitness. This is a greedy Dickensian move by a greedy council that has no idea how to run

Don’t be fooled by low energy bulbs We are now being subjected to another push for us to install energy efficient light bulbs. This last happened four-six years ago with special price offers from several directions. I fell for this and during a period of several months I replaced my old faithfuls with these lightbulbs made of new technology.

After putting up with poor lighting for a year or two; from these energy efficient bulbs, supposed to be equivalent or better than my old faithfuls, I reverted to my originals. Thanks Mr Edison. The modern substitutes are now stored in a cupboard. Why? I’m not sure. I do not want to use them again,

but I’m concerned about the waste of money that was coerced from me, at least $50. I have a 150 watt ‘round’ light bulb in my garage, which still works since installation in 1965. Pleased don’t be conned by these offers of ‘energy efficient light bulbs’. Barry Walker, Mount Maunganui.

Top marks for The Great Walk of Papamoa Last weekend I had an occasion to walk the new boardwalk onto Papamoa Beach from Papamoa Beach Road. It’s quite impressive; it reminds me a bit like the Great Wall of China. Another thing I thought was good, was the mix of general public and naturists, both enjoying one of New

Zealand’s best beaches. Top marks to the Tauranga City Council for allowing this mix. New Zealand is a bit behind when it comes to nudism on our beaches. Good work TCC. P Prosser, Rotorua.

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Silly choice for old i-Site The Tauranga City Council’s decision to let the old Mount i-Site to Own Firm Ltd as a boutique cakery is totally ridiculous. Anyone who has knowledge of the building knows it is already set up for a tourist-type operation with two phone booths outside to the left and a bus stop with a shelter for city buses just beyond that. On the right side of the building is attached seating, which continues right around a recessed paved courtyard with a toilet block next to this.

All this fronts Salisbury Rd not the park. The park is behind the building and the amenities. So how can parents using the seating out in front of the building watch their children playing in the park at the back? Council are talking absolute rubbish. Also one has to ask why did the council go in to committee to discuss the proposals submitted, one being a tourist type activity. Was it because they were biased against the tourist-type operation?

Margaret Hills.

We all know City Hall, driven by big business in this city, is totally bent on big buildings and activities that will enhance Downtown Tauranga. They couldn't give a hoot about creating a tourist activity that would enhance Salisbury Rd and tourism at the Mount. As there will be trucks dropping off regular supplies and early morning starts to the new operation, I hope the apartment owners opposite oppose this ridiculous decision. Margaret Hills, Bethlehem.

Break-ups costing us a fortune It’s official. Well, in Britain anyway. Couples who ‘live together’ are four times more likely to split up than married couples. I guessed it was more. I thought it might be double. But four times more likely even shocks me. It’s also happening right here in New Zealand and is costing the country a fortune. The Welfare bill is more than $25 billion annually. It’s also costing our kids their most important & stable of relationships, with

their parents. We also have schools feeding kids with one-in-four being brought up in poverty. Surely something has to be done. We’re tearing ourselves apart. The family is the most important ingredient in any stable society. We need to care more about each other, not just ourselves. We’re living in an i-world and it isn’t working. Caring for others is the key. Please, do your part. Graeme Martin, Tauranga.

There’s nothing royal about being a royal Why does everyone care that the ‘royals’ are here? There is nothing royal about costing British taxpayers millions of dollars each year to swan around the world. Did I mention Kensington Palace is the most broke it’s ever been? Seems like the Queen hasn’t been watching all the pennies she receives from her taxpayers.

People say ‘but, oh the royals do so much good in the world, campaigning and fundraising for all those charities and helping poor kids in Africa’. While they do fundraise for charities they also cost a mighty fortune to upkeep. I hear the New Zealand Government is spending $1million while they’re staying here?

What if all the money spent on keeping the royals comfortable and tucked up in their palaces and holiday estates was spent on charities and fundraising for those in need? Then the world would be better, fairer place – where no one would be more ‘royal’ than the next. Oh well, I guess at least Kate liked the Maori lad’s bottom. K Morland, Katikati.

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Safety rails at the tip are rubbish I recently took out a second mortgage and took some surplus goodies to the local transfer station, intent on backing my trailer up to the wheel stops, pulling the tilt lever and watching my history slide into oblivion. But lo and behold, there are now barriers alongside the tip to prevent access to the gaping maw. You now carefully unload your treasures by hand and place them neatly beside the tip. This obviously gives the rates-paid employees something extra to do when we leave. It seems an incredibly capable trailer-reverser was sufficiently skilled to be able to mount those wheel stops and tip his entire load, including trailer, into the tip. A very clever plan; obviously completely emptying the trailer without any hands-on application. Meanwhile, back at the other transfer station, another clever person went to the tip (presumably with that intention), past

Utopia in road works Workplace safety history is being made on the SH29 Kaimai Ranges roadworks sites at Ruahihi and Ngamuwahine Rd. Recently at Ruahihi the unthinkable – roadworks cones arranged in a row spaced so tightly they were touching one another. This reckless spacing of cones means further safety improvements achievable by ever closer spacing of cones is now impossible. Two rows of cones may be the only way forward. Then on April 5 a bombshell at the

Ngamuwahine site. The road cone man had been on the job since daybreak creating a one-way maze, the stop/go boys were mercilessly wielding their signs – but no road workers. ‘Ah’, I hear you say, this may not mean progress is slower than usual but think about it: No workers equals no accidents – and the days worked without accident statistics could become infinite. Surely this is Utopia for the world's most socially advanced country. A F Cotter, Otumoetai.

all the signs advising this was a transfer station, past all the signs advising caution, tip, danger, beware etc and into a concrete hole. This apparently did not agree with the bone structure. So, now, thanks to the infinite wisdom of OSH, we have barriers. Now please OSH, could you attend to the boat ramp. Sometimes the water seems to go away, and the bottom of the ramp is green and slippery. Somebody foolishly made the ramp of concrete. This combination is seriously challenging to my coccyx (tailbone). Could we please have some hand rails and a rubber coating applied? Also, just in case I back too far, perhaps a guard rail across the end of the ramp. You know, just like at the dump. Peter Axelrad, Mount Maunganui.

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next in line – but those are just words. Once they get your $75 – you lose. But in the meantime several other scam people have your address per computer, so in a week or so you’ll receive about eight letters per week. Some are ‘clairvoyants’, some ‘religious folk’ and some are ‘psychics’. If their promises of large

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MUSIC The ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay.

Friday 11 April

Antiques and Collectables Fair April

11, 12 & 13 at Bethlehem Town Centre, 19 Bethlehem Road. Fri & Sat 10am – 5pm. Sun 10am – 4pm. Admission $3. Organised by Otumoetai Rotary Club. All proceeds collected will go to Homes of Hope. BOP Orchid Show April 11 & 12 at Te Puke War Memorial Hall 10am - 4pm. A variety of plants, pot sales, speciality stalls, raffles & art. Entry $3, children enter for free. Documentary Night Take Back Your Power, award winning film on new power (Smart) meters. The impact on your privacy & health. Important info for all home owners. Kim 576 9427 or 027 285 9611

Saturday 12 April

27th Easter Book Sale Rotary Club of

Tauranga April 19-21 at 6 Triton Ave, Mt Maunganui (old Mount Action Centre). Deliver your unwanted books, magazines, records, CD’s, videos, DVDs & jigsaw puzzles to Caltex Welcome Bay, Bayfair, Greerton, 14th Ave. Z (Shell) Omokoroa, Bethlehem, Hewletts Rd. Ross 544 0817 or ross.prestidge@ihug.co.nz Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s meeting at Mt Maunganui Primary School, Orkney Rd 10-11am. Children welcome. Art in the Park Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am – 5pm, weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes. ANZ Family Fun Day From 9am to 1pm, featuring; Hot dogs and spin the wheel, prizes up for grabs including tickets to the Magic vs Tactix game on 19 May, and Magic Netballers Leana De Bruin, Jamie Lee Price, Katherine Coffin and Samantha Sinclair will also be there.

Avalon (BOP) Huge Plant Sale

Autumn clearance. Large variety starting from $1, nothing over $10. Cnr Gill Lane & SH2, Te Puna.

Bay Association Sea Kayakers

Lake Taupo Paddle. Bevan 576 8885

One Day-‘Resolute Bible Conference’

14th Avenue Gospel Centre, 9am to 4pm, Four Bible messages through the day, SPEAKERS are Tony Nunez (Shepards Bible College): Lincoln Forlong (Bay Bible Fellowship): Richard Roodt (BBF). Lunch and Refreshments provided, $20pp inclusive. This is an interdenominational gathering. All most Welcome. Gerald Coombes 021

News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene. 938 618 or Tom Griffiths 022 123 7753. Register on the day or onlinewww.baybiblefellowship.co.nz Community Roast Meal With Gabrielle Gregory (international harpist) with dessert & choice of beverage. April 26 at Welcome Bay Community Centre 6pm for 6.30pm start. $20pp. Welcome Bay Community Church building fundraiser. 544 8193 Friends of the Libraries Monthly meeting. Mt Library 1.30pm. Discussion on whether to form a book club. Bring a book to talk about. Afternoon tea. Fundraiser Garage Sale Welcome Bay Community Church, 500 Ohauiti Rd 7am. Sausage sizzle $2. Genealogy Informal Group Bring along any new or interesting web sites you have found. 1.30pm at 21 Francevic Ave, Mt Maunganui. Daphne 575 4674 Healing Expo At Welcome Bay Community Centre 1-4pm. Multicultural healing group. Fundraiser, $10 entry includes healing session. Bernie 544 5557 Katikati Tramping Club Wharawhara to Franklin Rd - Moderate - 7 1/2 hrs. 8am start Key swap. Brett 07 863 6602 Kids Tree Climbing Yatton Park, Fraser St, Tauranga 10am – 1pm. A fun tree climbing event for kids run by local arborists. Suitable for ages 3-12years. Bring a bike helmet (compulsory), a jersey & some patience as it can get busy. Free. Messianic Weekly Meetings The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. 570 1438 Mount Sequence Dance Easter theme. Good company, life band, good supper. Mount Sports Centre, cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds, Mount 7.30pm. Entrance $7. Organised by Mount Scottish Soc. Elizabeth 544 5633

Opus Orchestra

Graham Young Youth Theatre 7.30pm. A sizzling, expressive performance of Haydn, Mozart, Berlioz, Ravel. Tickets at www.opusorchestra.org.nz Baycourt office/door sales. $40 – 15/children free. SPCA Family Fun Day 10am-2pm. Historic Village 17th Ave. Free day for family with plenty of entertainment, pet education, adoptions, food and more.

Tauranga Community Gardens Tour

Visit the Otumoetai, Merivale & Mt Maunganui gardens for an insiders look at these fantastic initiatives! Meet the gardeners & learn the benefits of growing healthy fresh food. Koha. RSVP to Kim 027 271 9256 or gardensaturdays@ gmail.com.

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Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food. Jazz music and ANZAC Day Poppies available at the Market Easter Saturday April 19th. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz Tauranga Woodcrafters Guild Every third Sat (early meeting this month due to Easter) at club rooms, Yatton St, Greerton 1pm. Visitors & interested people welcome. Geoff 579 3637 Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920’s - 80’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Sunday 13 April

Bay Bible Fellowship-Lord’s Day

Welcome Bay primary School Hall 309 Welcome Bay Road. 9.30 Start, Praise & Worship The Lord Jesus Christ. Guest Speaker-Tony Nunez from Sheperds Bible College/”Maintaining mended Hearts in the Church”(Eph 4:7-16) All Welcome. Gerald 021 938 618 www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz Bible Seminars 1:45pm at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: “God’s Master Plan part 1” Interactive, Q & A. All welcome. Refreshments provided. Vic 5430504. Croquet Tauranga Domain Sun, Tues, Fri 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633 Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga The community invited to celebrate Easter April 20 at Matua Community Hall 10am – 1pm. Free entry. www.facebook. com/ceskyaslovenskyclubtauranga Manpower Australia The No. 1 Male Revue Show in the world back for the first time in 5 years. At Baycourt 7.30pm. For tickets ph 0800 842 538 or www.ticketek.co.nz

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Every Sun in Phoenix car park 9am 1pm. Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home made. 575 9911 mountmaunganui.org.nz Omokoroa Lions Market Western Ave car park, Omokoroa 9am – 12pm. All stall holders & car boot sales welcome. Only $5/5m space. 548 2117 Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market On the grass by McDonalds 7am – 12.30pm. Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit &

Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. vege, arts & crafts. Fundraising stalls to support needy causes. $10 per car space. 542 2559 a/hs Prestige Singles 50+ Coffee afternoon 2.30pm. Mix & mingle with other likeminded individuals. Email: mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz or 027 439 3267 Produce Share Gathering At The Arty House, 372 Wairoa Rd, Te Puna 10am 12pm. Bring along anything for the share table - seeds, seedlings, produce, plants & a plate to share for morning tea. Carina 021 064 9814 www.ooooby.ning.com/ group/tauranga

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun & Thurs at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa 1.30pm, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts. Graham 572 5419 Reiki Development Day At Olive Tree Cottage, Pyes Pa 10am - 4.30pm. Workshops to suit everyone. Introducing, experiencing & sharing Reiki until 2pm. From 2pm Reiki 2 Revision. Lynn 022 0918 466 or karen@innerwise.co.nz

Spiritual Centre, The Psychic Cafe

Greerton Community Hall. Doors open 7pm - talk, learn, teach, share and laugh - free refreshments, free access to Psychics and Healers, Q and A, Meditations, Workshops, friendship and fellowship, Door charge $10. Enquiries 578 7205 Songkran Water Festival At Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, cnr Devonport Rd & 11th Ave 10am start. Thai traditional new year celebration presented by Buddhist Soc of Wat Pak Nam NZ. Dancing, singing, games, Tuk tuk rides, lucky dips & more. Child $2, adult $5, family of 4 (2 adults) $12. Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Blackboard concert second Sun at McSwiggans Irish Pub, 158 Cambridge Rd, Tauranga 1pm. Paul 579 2346 Tauriko School PTA Car Boot Sale At Tauriko School back field 10am - 1pm. Cake, coffee & bbq available. $10 per site. PTA Fundraiser. To book email: foodbydesign@slingshot.co.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race electron & similar 3ft long yachts. Graham on 572 5419 Tauranga Rainbow Social Network For gay, bi, lesbian, trans & intersex. Meet 2nd Sun of month 3pm. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411 Tauranga Rainbow Youth For gay, bi, lesbian, trans & intersex 25 yrs & under. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411

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Te Puke Spiritual Discussion Group

1st, 3rd & 5th Sun of month at Hair Linez Hair Salon, old railway station, Jellicoe St 10.30-11.30am. Meeting of spiritual minds, learning & growing from each other. Door entry $3. Closed Easter next meeting Sunday 4th May.Elaine 573 5361

Theosophical Society,“Yogis of Tibet,”

At the Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West, at 2pm. All welcome. Entry by donation to cover costs. June 5766106 Unity of Tauranga Metaphysical study and Meditation group meet 2nd Sunday monthly at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. 10am cuppa 10:30 start. All welcome 576-0165

Monday 14 April

Achieve Toastmasters Feeling anxious about that forthcoming presentation. Learn to speak with confidence. 1st, 3rd Mon at St Stephens Hall, Otumoetai 7.30pm. Fraser 544 4579 YMCA - ALFS (Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 9-10am & 10.15-11.15am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St). Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.1510.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. First class free. Thurs 9-10am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd. Fri 9.15-10.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Also Fri at Papamoa Library 10.20am. 578 9272 Badminton Tauranga Badminton Club every Mon & Weds at Bethlehem College Events Centre 7.30pm. All players welcome. Sue 021 194 4335 or www. taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Every Mon at 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/ Sherwood St. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/ Cardiac Care leader. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial art which teaches self defence techniques & boost self-confidence. Classes Mon, Weds, Thurs 7-9pm & Sat 10am-12pm. Kids classes Tues & Thurs 4.30-5.20pm. At

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The Weekend Sun 22/3 Macdonald St, Mt Maunganui. 021 264 3211 Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.157.15pm during school term. Open club 6-11pm Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm or freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP service every Weds & Thurs 9am - 11.30am. Weds CAB service at Welcome Bay Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm, Fri at Mount Library 11.30am - 1.30pm. No appointment necessary. Community Yoga With Yoga by Amanda, certified yoga teacher. Mon at Pyes Pa Hall, Tues at Te Puna Hall both 6.307.30pm. Weds Te Puna Hall 9.3010.30am. Beginners welcome. Amanda 021 0830 1662 facebook.com/yogabyamanda Diabetes Tauranga Offering education, support & advocacy for anyone living with diabetes. 571 3422 or info@diabeteshelp.org.nz Fire Brigade Bowling Club Club Tournament Pairs at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7.30pm. Plate please. Sharon 543 3929 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Greerton Garden Club 2nd Mon of month at St James Hall cnr Devon St & Pooles Rd, Greerton 12.30pm. You don’t have to have a big garden to come along. Jill 543 0390

Growing Through Grief Te Puke

are currently taking enrolments for children to attend their Seasons programme during Term 2. Seasons™ is a peer support programme that helps children and young people cope with loss and change in their lives due to family separation, divorce, or death of a family member. Children attend for one hour a week, after school for 9 weeks during term time. We also run in school times at various schools around the Te Puke Area. For more information on this and the other programs we run. Claire Roberts 07 573 7159 or 021 0815 5377 for more information.

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus Every Mon at Bethlehem

Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 572 3345 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Junction Mental Health Peer support & advocacy. Coffee & chat 10am – 12pm. 579 9890

Learn to Dance Te Puke

Sequence dance lessons for beginners and people wishing to improve their dancing. We always need more male partners for our dancers. New program for April Learners from 6:30 pm improvers from 7:00 pm. $3.00 pp Gordon 572 0060 Mandarin Learning For adults only. Non-profit but contribution of $80 for 8 sessions to cover cost of rentals. Ian 578 9668 Meditation Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764 Mount RSA Indoor Bowls Mon & Thurs. Names in by 6.45pm. New members welcome. Joy 574 8003 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Aggregate, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Papamoa Genealogy Branch NZSG meet 9.30am - 2.30pm. 100 years ANZACs & WWI - displays & talks given by branch members. Small door charge. Coffee/tea provided. Bring your own lunch. 575 4674 Papamoa Progressive Assn 2nd Mon of month at Dune Room, Parton Rd, Gordon Spratt Reserve. Ken 574 2332 Parkinsons Society Exercise class weekly Tauranga, Te Puke & Whakatane. Red Tulip support meetings monthly Tauranga, Katikati & Whakatane. www.parkinsons.org.nz or Kylie 07 218 0620 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, and injury or illness rehabilitation, Mondays and Wednesdays 9am to 10.30am. at 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club behind Pak N Save. Tuesdays 9am to 10.30am at St. Marys church hall Girven Rd. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. Jennifer on 571 1411. Rhys Darby – Mr Adventure New Zealand’s very own comedy super start at Baycourt Theatre 8pm. For tickets ph 0800 842 538 or www.ticketek. co.nz Taekwon Do The Silla Club train Mon & Thurs at Te Puna School Hall. All ages welcome. Gwyn 0274 587 871 Taoist Tai Chi Pioneer Room, Community Hall, Te Puke 9.3011am. 573 5560 or 027 575 3272 Tauranga Bridge Club Sessions Mon, Weds, Thurs 7.30pm. Tues & Fri 1pm. Social bridge Thurs 1pm. 252 Ngatai Rd. 576 5022 Tauranga Civic Choir New members welcome to join & rehearse every Mon 7.30-9.30pm. 574 6366 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Joan 577 6781

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Monday club nights 8-9.30pm. Lessons 7-8pm. Tauranga RSA Cameron Rd. Website: Taurangarocknrollclub.org Colleen 544 4676 Tauranga RSA Indoor Bowls Mon report 12.45pm for 1pm start. Weds 3.45 for 4pm start. Leanne 570 0154 Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome. Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Indoor Bowls Every Mon at St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd 1-4pm. Names in by 12.45pm. $3 entry includes afternoon tea. New members welcome. 571 6663 Te Puna Indoor Bowls Every Mon at Te Puna Hall 7.15pm. Norma 552 5563 The Writing Project For people working on a piece of writing or wanting to. 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411 Toughlove Parent Support Group

Every Mon at Totara House, 1428 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-9pm. No need to register. 543 3194 YMCA - ALFS (Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 9-10am & 10.15-11.15am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St). Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. First class free. Thurs 9-10am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd. Fri 9.15-10.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Also Fri at Papamoa Library 10.20am. 578 9272

Tuesday 15 April 16 Sqn Air Training Corps (ATC)

Every Tues (during school term), Tauranga Army Hall 6.30-9pm. Lynn 027 291 6150 or email: atc16sqntauranga@yahoo.co.nz 2014 @ The Clothesline Quality preloved clothing from babies to adults $1-2 36 D Mc Donald Street, Mount Maunganui opposite Nosh Cafe 10-2 pm Phone 574 4266 2014 Face2Face Coffee Group Coffee & friends make the perfect blend! 36D Mc Donald Street, Mount Maunganui opposite Nosh Cafe 10-12 pm $2 for refreshments. 574-4266 ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time), seniors (adults) 7.30-9.30pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Altrusa Club of Tauranga Women’s community service group. Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues. Social

programme 4th Tues, monthly. Interested? Denise 570 3134 Anxiety Support Grou Support for people with an experience of anxiety 1-2pm. Ph 579 9890 Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am 12pm. Racquets available. Lorraine 579 3229 Bayfair Petanque Club Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Margaret 572 3173 Bethlehem Pottery Club Tues & Thurs at 13 Bethlehem Rd 10am - 3pm. Call in for info or ph Jane 552 0046 Christian Friendship Group 40+ Meet 1st & 3rd Tues at Mount McCafe 10am. Come & meet some new friends.

Free ESOL Christian Conversation Classes For all levels of English every Tues during school term at Holy Trinity Church cnr 4th Ave & Devonport Rd 7.30-9.15pm. Janice 576 7839

Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony

Every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 email: inachordchorus@gmail.com Genesis - Women’s Group 1st and 3rd Tuesdays during School Term, 10am. Mornng tea, St Paul’s Co-operating Church. 242 Dickson Rd Papamoa. All women welcome.

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support & advocacy. Coffee & chat at Papamoa Community Centre (Papamoa Library), 15 Gravatt Rd 10am – 12pm. 579 9890 Mates Mens Network Every 2nd Tues at Totara House, 1428 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-9.30pm. 0800 4 MATES info@mates.org.nz Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, competitive, all ages. Beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session. Maxene 575 0162

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club. Tues. Morning class

10am to 12. Wednesday Advanced, Thursday Club Night and New Dancers, 7.30 pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall. 543-1063. Otumoetai Toastmasters Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.15-9.30pm. Allan 544 5989 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 7-9pm. Second Tues of month 3-5.30pm. Visitors welcome. John 578 9716

South City Indoor Bowls Club

Club night. At Greerton Hall, Tauranga. Names in by 7.15pm. Mary 541 0687 Take a Break with Craft Every 2nd Tues starting today, at Monowai St Chapel. All ladies welcome. Betty 574 3042

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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McSwiggan’s Irish Pub, 158 Cambridge Rd 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions. Sing, play or just listen. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz Tauranga BMX Club Club nights every Tues. Registration 5.155.50pm. Racing starts 6pm at Tauranga MTB & BMX Park, 280 Cambridge Rd, Tauranga. $2 per club member. First 3 nights free to new riders.

Tauranga Central Ladies Probus Club Third Tuesday of each month H M Y M N M O E K U K E R

at 9.45am. Daniels, Memorial Park. New members welcome. Jean: 544-6516

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club Meet every Tues & Thurs

at QEII Youth Centre, Memorial Park, Tauranga 9-11.30am. New players & visitors welcome. Heather 574 0976 Tauranga Continuing Education (50+) Group At Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga, 3rd Tues of

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month. Lectures start 10am. & $3 charge to cover expenses. Speaker: Prof Shaun Holt “Medical uses for bee products.” David 544 4179 Tauranga Orchid Society Monthly Meeting Tuesday 15th April, 7.30pm at the Wesley Church Hall, 13th Avenue. AGM followed by power point showing of the Awarded plants for 2013. Visitors welcome. Natalie 543 0847. Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989 The ABBA Show A magical journey into the magic, talent & history that is the legacy of ABBA. At Baycourt Theatre 8pm. For tickets ph 0800 842 538 or www.ticketek.co.nz Treasure Box Songs & stories for under 5’s every Tues at Changepoint, 131 Poike Rd, Ohauiti 9.30am. Morning tea provided. 544 2713

Club car-park 9.45 am. Leader: Enid 575 6146 Friends of the Libraries Papamoa book club. Papamoa Library 10am. Theme: Royalty. Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club night 7.30pm. Super Liquor Ladder 7pm at Greerton Hall. Kevin 543 4044

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Meet at Briscoe’s, Chapel St 10am. 578 2631 A.G.M Meeting T.S.S. Tauranga Scottish Society are holding there A.G.M tonight at 8pm at 14 Whakaruru Place Matua Tauranga. Allyson on 576 9194. wimsworld@xtra.co.nz Badminton Mt Maunganui Club night Wednesdays 7.00pm to 9.00pm at the Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Road. All past and new players welcome. Inquiries to Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529.

Baywide Community Law Service Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399

Cribbage Club Tauranga RSA Greerton New members wanted

for this long established club, all ages. Every Weds 1-3.30pm. Entrance $3. Robert 579 1342 Excess Breath Alcohol 1 day workshop April 16 10.15am – 1.30pm. Ph Ngati Kahu Hauora 576 0160 extn 2. Fernlands Spa Water exercise classes. Wednesday 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine, but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend please call Jennifer on 571 1411.

Forest & Bird walk (Tauranga Branch) Papamoa Dunes beach

walk – Papamoa Surf Club to Wairakei. Grade easy $6. Meet at Bethlehem carpark 9 am or at Surf

Global Hearts Exercise Group

Weds 2-3pm & Fri 11am - 12pm. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Proudly supported by NZ Heart Foundation. Mark 0274 444 945

Greerton Gold Leisure Marching Team Ladies 50+ invited to

join Weds at Morland Fox Park 8-9.30am. No experience required. Marion 578 1108 Healing Rooms At Bethlehem Town Centre, shop C1, behind PO, open 1-3pm. www.healingrooms.co.nz. Prayer for healing. 0211100878 Please join us for fellowship and celebration at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount, doors open at 7.00 for a 7.30pm. Our guest speaker is Gary Chadwick (Rainbow Rings). Door charge $3. We welcome all. Janet 027 264 0226.

Otumoetai Care & Craft Group

Every Weds during school term at St Columba Church, Cherrywood 9am - 12.30pm. Dawn 576 7783 Papamoa Garden Circlet Meet in Dune Room, Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre 1pm. Elaine 575 5044 Scottish Country Dancing Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd Beginners class 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd 7.30pm. 573 5055

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Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm, Fri 7-9pm at Memorial Hall, QEYC. www.sportsground. co.nz/tabletennistauranga or Bill 578 1662 Tauranga Floral Art Group Meet at Baptist Hall cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 1-3pm, plus 9.3011.30am following the Wednesday. New members welcome. 572 2193

Tauranga Pryde Youth group for lesbian, gay, bi, trans* Tau-

rangaPryde is Rainbow Youth’s Tauranga based group set up to support queer and trans* youth in the area. They meet 6.30pm on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month and the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month. Contact one of the facilitators 022 3536 968 if you have any questions.

Tauranga Senior Badminton Club Every Weds & Mon 7.30pm

onwards. Racquets available. All welcome. Sue 0211 944 335 or 543 0035

Te Puke Spiritual & Healing Centre AGM at Constables Gallery,

Commerce Lane, Te Puke 5pm. Te Puke Toy Library 248 Jellicoe St, opp Atuaroa Ave, Te Puke Weds to Sat 9.30am - 12pm. Phone 021 130 6476 Taoist Tai Chi Exercise your body, challenge your mind. New class starts April Wed 23 1pm 15 Korimiko St, Judea. Caroline 5481209 Ann 577 9145

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Improve communication, leadership & teamwork skills. Every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.45-8.15am. Toastmasters if the answer for building confidence & leadership skills. To find a club near you email: LaniDTM@kol.co.nz or 571 1545. http://cityearlystart. toastmastersclubs.org

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Jazzy plans for Easter break Rain has finally arrived in the Bay, which is alright with me; just as long as it clears up for next week. It is, of course, nearly Easter, and the only religious festival to feature both bunny rabbits and chocolate eggs (yes, could someone please explain the exact religious significance of those icons one more time...) is rapidly approaching. About time too. This year Easter is late. Being an occasion built around a full moon – which sounds a bit Pagan to me – it tends to bob around within a month’s worth of possibilities, and this year it’s about as late a date as is possible. Unusually, it’s even after the end of daylight saving. Which, for organisers of a festival, is always a worry: the later in the year the more chance of rain. And, let’s face it, many of the Jazz Festival events not taking place in the secure warmth of Baycourt are rather rain-dependant. That’s just the way it is. And we don’t want a repeat of the astonishingly ironic news out of England this morning, that a screening of Russell Crowe’s biblical epic ‘Noah’ was cancelled – due to flooding. It’s the sort of story weary journalists live for but not something that needs to be re-enacted at the Historic Village. Actually, last weekend I convened a high-powered panel, officially compris-

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ing Musicians and Other People Who Like To Drink Red Wine, and we discussed the Jazz Festival at great length. It was a smart group and there were many intelligent contributions along the lines of “where's the wine?”, “can someone open another bottle of wine”, and, more directly relevant, “would this wine go well with the Jazz Festival?”. After a while we abandoned our deliberations and went to a website someone had found which tells you what country song was Number One on the day of your birth. His was Jerry Reed’s ‘She Got The Goldmine (I Got The Shaft)’ – don’t country songs just have the best titles? Mine was ‘Wings Of A Dove’ by Ferlin Husky, whom I’ve never heard of. But what an impressive name he(?) has, a name so screamingly country that it probably comes with a free tumbleweed. (You can do this yourself: just pop along to www.thisdayincountrymusic. com/birthdayno1.)

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Tauranga dancers are in for a treat with The New Zealand Dance Company announcing it’s bringing its professional choreography and dancers to the city in May. The dance company’s Language of Living 2014 National Tour sees one-night only performances in Christchurch, Nelson, New Plymouth and Tauranga this April and May. Language of Living is a diverse programme of five exquisite, earthy, witty and beautiful works by five NZ choreographers. The New Zealand Dance Company Tauranga is at Baycourt Theatre on May 21. Visit www.nzdc.org.nz

interesting high-quality acts. There are also some fascinating specialist events such as the renamed ‘House of Hammond’ at the Village, which will, on the Sunday and Monday of Easter, feature Hammond organ virtuoso Alan Brown with his trio along with a documentary about the wonderful instrument. Unfortunately, the slight problem I see for anyone except specialists is that there’s absolutely no information on the festival website (which is at www.jazz.org. nz) about what any of the bands actually do. So, given that 95 per cent of the population couldn’t identify a single jazz band in New Zealand, it could all be a bit hit or miss for punters. It’s all very well with a band such as the Jazz Guitar Anyway, getting back to jazzier matTrio. Good sensible, this-is-what-we-do name. But ters, we all agreed that it’ll rain this week what to make of the other two bands at the village and then be fine for Easter. So that’s all church on Sunday: Radius and Offshoot? Or someone good. like the BBC (Bay Blues Company) who play jazz, not What we were checking out was the programme for the Downtown Carnival blues? Anyway, go online and have a look yourself. For and Historic Village, the bits of the the record, on the jazz front I’d try and check out the festival attended by the most people. The line-ups for each have recently been Frank Gibson Quartet, Spiral, the Trudy Lile Quartet, Adams and Gavin, The John Scofield Project, and the posted on the festival website and they look like a bunch of fun – there is a pile Cho Chaperon Quartet. Blues-wise, try Tom Rodwell, and The Mike Garner Band with (harmonica wiz) Neil of music and a lot of Billington. Most importantly though, check out the Bay’s finest: The BBC, Marg Harper, the Aaron Saxon Trio, Shejus With Rialto Greedy, Kokomo, Brilleaux, Alicesea and more. There’s a pile of great stuff – take a punt, even if you don't know exactly what it is. Watusi@thesun.co.nz

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Brick Road’, ‘Crocodile Rock’ and ‘Your Song’. At the centrepiece of the performance is the show’s namesake piano, featuring more than 68 LED video screens created by Yamaha. The state-of-the-art piano is the perfect accompaniment to Elton’s greatest hits, displaying imagery to complement the entertainer’s fan favourites. “I’ve had the best time in Las Vegas because I always thought of it as a challenge and wanted to put on the best show,” says Elton. “I don’t think there could be a better-looking show than this in Vegas or in any venue anywhere.” The one screening only is Sunday, April 13, at 6pm. Special pricing applies. Capitol Cinema 4, Te Puke.

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Tony, the head honcho brewer, explained the nuances, processes and passion used to create their craft beers. Now, before all you craft beer purists start clammering and howling with indignation over the label ‘craft beer’, just remember it wasn’t long ago the wine industry was going through the same indignation cycle. Your main wineries were providing to the masses while small independent wineries entered the arena using the label ‘boutique’. Now they’re a mainstay of our wine industry. Now if we were to substitute ‘craft beer’ for the

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‘boutique’ label, it’s pretty much the same isn’t it? The opportunities for small boutique breweries to shine? There are many wonderful craft beer breweries around offering their fantastic ranges to the consumer. And you’ll start to see the emergence of craft beer bars like The Phoenix and Brew Tauranga, both located on The Strand, to meet increased desires of the beer-drinker to try something outside the square. We’ve introduced the IPA, APA, an alcoholic ginger beer, an apricot wheat beer, the Porter, the yummy Dopplebock and even a Festive Ale – so Monteiths is more than capable of tempting customers’ palates because they want to. And with Tony at the helm, who knows what’s next. I do, so watch this space.

The Weekend Sun has a $50 voucher to The Phoenix to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us the two craft beer suppliers on The Strand mentioned in this column. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section.Entries must be received before Wednesday, April 16.

Antiques on offer in national fair Antique items from throughout the country will be on offer this weekend, when the Rotary Club of Otumoetai hosts its annual Antiques Fair. The club’s 34th event will see a group antique dealers, who are travelling around New Zealand, stop at Bethlehem Town Centre from April 11-13. Visitors can pay $3 to view the dealers’ collections and purchase items they like, with ticket proceeds going to Homes of Hope Tauranga. Rotary Club of Otumoetai publicity advisor Bevan Rakoia says there will be a little bit of everything for everyone on offer, from antique glassware, silverware and china to art, books and furniture. “It’s one of the club’s biggest events, and each year we choose a

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organisation is all about. It’s just unfortunate what some families have to go through.” The Antique Fair is on Friday and Saturday, April 11-12, from 10am-5pm, and Sunday, April 13, from 10am-4pm. Homes of Hope is a community response to child abuse and neglect in Tauranga, providing care for children in need. By Corrie Taylor

Tauranga Half Marathon

The ninth annual Tauranga Half Marathon is on Sunday, April 13. Record entry levels will see more than 1000 people tackle the event this weekend, with runners and walkers starting from 7am at Fergusson Park. They will head through Downtown Tauranga between 7.30am-9.30am before returning to Fergusson Park. Road closures in Downtown Tauranga will be in place during the event from 6.30am-9.30am. These include: • The Strand (Harington to Devonport) – full road closure. • Harington St (Willow to The Strand) – full road closure. • Devonport Rd (The Strand to Elizabeth) – full road closure. • Devonport Rd (Elizabeth to 11th Ave) – lane closure. • Willow St (Brown to Harington) – lane closure. • Lane closures will be in place on Brown St and parts of Chapel St. See SunLive for coverage of the event on Sunday.

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Sparky’s keys to success Tauranga electrician Allan Needham has been successfully self-employed for more than 30 years and he believes he has all of the experience needed for most electrical jobs. A qualified electrician for 43 years, Allan’s experience includes working on a large variety of national and international electrical projects. This includes working for three years in England and 10 years at a large kitchen manufacturer in Auckland. Allan has been running his own company for 32 years – and with a policy of treating all customers’ houses as if they were his

Tauranga electrician Allan Needham. own, he’s built up a solid business. “I’ve always maintained a great customer relationship,” says Allan. “I take my work seriously, and I do every job to the best of my ability.” Allan’s accounts list every item used in detail, and every hour worked separately. “I turn up when I say I will; and if I’m going to be late, I always phone the customer and let them know.” By Zoe Hunter

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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS are coming! Our timetable is out now. Call in or email us for your copy. 2 weeks of creative fun. Come and be inspired with kiln ﬁred glass jewellery, mosaic and ceramic painting classes at Clay Art Studio, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga. Ph 571 3726 clayartstudionz@gmail.com

GARDENER, experienced, efﬁcient, knowledgeable; maintenance, pruning, hedges, disease/pest control, rubbish removal, garden renovations. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120

bible digest YOU ADULTEROUS PEOPLE, don’t you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. James 4:4

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health & beauty NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products. Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www.naturaltherapiesnz.com and www.kiwikitz.com

lifestyle coaching FEELING LOST? Want to reconnect with self. Regain purpose, clarity and joy each day. Ph Chris at Balanced Success Coaching 027 548 2548 chris@balancedsuccess.co.nz www.balancedsuccess.co.nz

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FOR ALL disability needs, visit our showroom 29 Burrows St, Tauranga Ph 578 1213 MES “Supporting your Independence” for 12+years.

PAINTER A1/ DECORATOR available. All interior & exterior work. Prompt, reliable, excellent references. Ph Paul 576 4793 or 027 689 6252

STAIRLIFTS – Make life easy with a stairlift enjoy the home you love by installing an Acorn Stairlift. Ph us now TOLL FREE 0800 782 475 or www.acornstairlifts.co.nz

PA I N T E R / D E C O R AT O R 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

situations vacant WANTED - CASUAL PERSON for property maintenance. Rural property, steep hills, Oropi. Spot spraying, pruning, fencing etc. Must be ﬁt and honest. Ph Keith during business hours. 543 2195 or 027 543 2195.

trades & services APPLIANCE REPAIRS. For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician. BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & ﬁbreglass trade qualiﬁed, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 BUILDING / ROOFING Repairs, maintenance, spouting, cleaning, gutters, decks, fences & more! From alterations to new work. Registered Builder. Ph 575 8869 or 022 121 3356

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TILER QUALIFIED TILER references available free quotes all types of work done from kitchen splashbacks to full tiled bathrooms. Ph Nelson 021 609 289

GUTTERING CLEAN and repairs moss removal. Experienced Certiﬁed Roofer. Free quotes. Ph Peter now 542 4291 or 0274 367 740

TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857

travel & tours A DAY TRIP TO SEE ‘ANNIE’ the international musical direct from the UK. ‘A’ reserve seats for two Matinees still available, Door to Door, John’s Trips & Tours Ph 576 9305 AWE - INSPIRING: - THE LION KING SHOW, SYDNEY in August. Contact us about our many inspiring tours. Door to door service. Free newsletters. Ph The Hinterland Team of Hinterland Tours 07 575 8118 NO.8 TOURS receive your free Newsletter, enjoy VIP pricing for great day and overnight tours throughout NZ. Ph 579 3981

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wanted ANTIQUES, COINS, medals, china, glass, Kiwiana, Australiana, militaria, toys, anything old and interesting. 021 392 913 or 07 549 0139 mark.holwerda@vodafone.co.nz RETIRED CARPENTER/ JOINER to share skills to a mature novice. Willing to pay for tuition from 2 hrs to 1 day/wk. Please ph Alison 022 102 5157

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Life-saving conversation

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Experiencing problems in your flat? Flatting is fun until you strike problems – your flatmate leaves, never pays bills, puts a hole in a wall, or worse.

Grateful for a second chance at life, Katikati heart donation recipients Daryn Stewart, Mike Williams, Warwick Kilford and Ruth McLeod with Barry the statue.

There’s a conversation four Katikati families would like others to have this Easter – a conversation which could save lives. Kate and Mike Williams, Warwick and Karen Kilford, Ruth and Robert McLeod and Daryn and Debbie Stewart want families to talk about organ donation – with Ruth, Daryn, Warwick and Mike all receiving donor hearts in the past. “It’s not an easy conversation to have but if our donor families hadn’t discussed it, Daryn, Ruth, Warwick and Mike probably wouldn’t be alive today,” says Kate. “Easter is a time when many families get together – so it’s an ideal occasion to raise the subject.” Together the families have started a low key campaign called ‘Please have the conversation’ which encourages people to tell their loved ones if they

wish to be organ donors in the event of their deaths. “Having it [your donor intention] on your driver’s licence is not enough,” says Kate, who saw her husband Mike – a Western Bay of Plenty District Councillor – have a second chance at life after receiving his donor heart in December 2012. “It is the next of kin who make the final decision – and if they know what your wishes are, they are more likely to agree when approached by a medical team.” Kate says while Daryn, Warwick, Ruth and Mike have each received donor hearts, other Bay of Plenty residents have seen their lives transformed by the gift of organs including kidneys and lungs. Each year however, many people die waiting for a transplant, says Kate, who wants people to: “Please have the conversation”. To find out more about organ donation, go to: www.donor.co.nz By Elaine Fisher

Business scholarships offered Business owners and senior executives looking to expand their international expertise can apply for a 2014 Prime Minister’s Business Scholarship. Designed to grow skills and business capability to make New Zealand firms more internationally competitive, the scholarships are now open. “The knowledge gained from the world’s top business schools by our senior executives will benefit the com-

panies they return to and in turn, help to grow the New Zealand economy and jobs,” says Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce. The scholarships help to develop the global mindset of business leaders, and smaller firms are also encouraged to apply. Applications close April 30. Visit www.mbie.govt.nz/what-we-do/ prime-ministers-business-scholarships

Dance company tours Tauranga dancers are in for a treat with The New Zealand Dance Company announcing it’s bringing its professional choreography and dancers to the city in May. The dance company’s Language of Living 2014 National Tour sees one-night only performances in Christchurch, Nelson, New Plymouth and Tauranga this April and May.

Language of Living is a diverse programme of five exquisite, earthy, witty and beautiful works by five NZ choreographers. The New Zealand Dance Company Tauranga is at Baycourt Theatre on May 21. Full venue and ticketing information is available at www.nzdc.org.nz

Big band entertains schools Tauranga Girls’ College Big Band is showcasing its musical talent in three Tauranga primary schools today. The annual mini tour sees the

19-strong all-girl band performing at Greerton Village School, Selwyn Ridge Primary School and Pyes Pa School for one day only.

REAL ESTATE

At Citizens Advice Bureau we regularly see this and more; unfortunately many flatmates don’t know what to do. Simple advice to save heartache: 1. Have a written flatting agreement. 2. Make sure you know your rights and responsibilities. An agreement should be in writing and between all people living in a rented home; it doesn’t involve the landlord. It should set out: • How much rent and bond each person pays – make sure you get a receipt for money paid. • Who is responsible for lodging the bond – make sure you get a copy. • Rules on pets and toll calls. • How housekeeping is shared. • How disputes should be settled. • What happens when you want to leave: The amount of notice to give and how you get your share of a bond. You can get a sample flatting agreement from us. It’s important your name is on the tenancy agreement (with the landlord). As a tenant you’re protected by the Residential Tenancies Act – and can’t easily be kicked out by flatmates. On the downside, if you’re a tenant, but your flatmates aren’t, you’re liable for unpaid rent or damage. If your name isn’t on the tenancy agreement your rights depend on what you’ve agreed on with flatmates. If you have a disagreement with your landlord you can’t resolve, you can take it to the Tenancy Tribunal. If the problem is with flatmates, the Disputes Tribunal

can help. We can help you prepare for these tribunals. For free, confidential advice on flatting and tenancy, visit us at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga, or call 07 578 1592 or visit www.cab.org.nz By Kim Saunders, Citizens Advice Bureau, Tauranga

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The intent does not sanctify the means The formation of an all-encompassing One World Church that is the bride of anti-Christ requires the truth of God’s Word to be compromised, so His Word is no longer the only standard for life and faith and many ways can be found to God, whoever you perceive God to be. The current flood of New Age practices and Eastern mysticism that’s come into the Church is part of a compromise of truth which will ultimately open the door to many faiths, many experiences and many paths that are the One World Church. These teaching and influences have come under the guise of “the intent sanctifies the means”. In other words, the intent, which is to exercise spiritual disciplines to get closer to God and to experience more of His presence, is supposed to justify using methods and practices that are “Christianised” versions of New Age and occult practices founded in Eastern and ancient mysticism.

The assumption is if you substitute sacred Christian words and intentions while practising these methods, you will connect with Christ, as opposed to connecting with familiar spirits. Continually and repeatedly, Scripture warns about embracing that which is sourced in false gods and false religions. The children of Israel were even forbidden to marry those from other nations, to keep from partaking of their religious practices. Solomon died outside of the will of God, having lost his kingdom, because of his disobedience in this matter (1 Kings 11). The intent does not sanctify the means. False paths will not and do not lead to truth; and embracing false paths is a sure road to deception. It’s been said participating in these practices is like drinking water laced with cyanide and expecting to be able to ingest only the water. Jesus says in John 14:6: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." In verse 26, He says that the Holy Spirit "will teach you all things." We have His Word and His all-sufficient Spirit. Why look to other means? By Peter Whitcombe, Jesus First Church

Journey to Jerusalem

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For those travelling a Lenten journey, we approach the road’s end: We remember Jesus riding on a donkey into Jerusalem as we celebrate Palm Sunday. We recognise ourselves on Jesus’ side, of course, cheering with the crowds, welcoming him as the Servant King. As the story proceeds, however, we recall the ‘friend’ who betrayed Jesus, close companions who fell asleep instead of watching with him, the future leader who denied even knowing him. Somehow, it is easy to recognise ourselves again. There were others as well – a stranger conscripted to carry the cross bar, devoted supporters continuing to follow despite the danger and their own grief, and secret admirers who came out in the open. Have we been there too? The journey from Palm Sunday to Easter morning can be uncomfortable when we try to personalise it. The Christian story encourages us to do just that, as it acknowledges the highs and lows of human nature and experience. Then, at times when there seem to be only darkness, despair and death, the light, hope and life of Jesus’ resurrection surprise us. New ways of seeing, new possibilities, new love make, to a difference to everyday. What better time than Easter to connect with the Christian faith? Many churches offer a variety of services. At Wesley Methodist Church on Palm Sunday, an informal family service will focus on events of the first ‘holy’ week. Wherever this week takes you, may you find the life-giving Spirit of God as your travelling companion. By Viv Whimster, Wesley Methodist Church

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A healing love

Last Weekend’s Tauranga Multicultural Festival was a colourful and cultural success. Below are people enjoying the festive event.

Sunday Gatherings 10:00 am Mount Sports Club 51 Miro Street Blake Park The Mount

Photos by Tracy Hardy.

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The cry upon our nation is a cry for love. Unconditional love and acceptance. A cry for the release from heavy burdens of hurt and pain. The heart that was once so childlike and pure, like a blank canvas, has become stained with the complications of life. A loving Father always gives a way out of difficulties and makes a way when there seems no way. We are in a season where there is a love deficit in Aotearoa, a famine just like Joseph experienced, but the heavenly Father is raising up people who are empowered to be distributors of ‘the bread of His presence’ to release healing. The Healing Well of the Father’s Love, an inner healing seminar- school of the heart, is on Tuesday nights for four weeks. Topics include motivation, rejection, unforgiveness, depression, grief and renewal of the mind. The power of the cross and the Holy Spirit are pivotal in all the teaching. Ministry prayer is available. The Healing Well of the Father’s Love is full of fun as well as informative teaching. Graeme and Janet Johansen share their journey in each topic and how the Father revealed His love when walking through difficult raw heart situations. Come and receive revelation of the Father heart of God and learn to minister in the power of the Holy Spirit to help others - Isaiah 61.

Russian Matreshka performers dressed in red.

Nepalese dancers Sonia Adhkai, 10, and Babita Khatri, 12.

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges, Sunny Park, 15, Race Relations commissioner Susan Devoy, and Seri Park, 15.

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Tieta Kiraua, 23 months, Iotemoro Kooba, 6, and Tebweua Tabunawati, 5, from the Kiribati community at the event on Saturday.

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