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City’s coffee compost plan

Casino games for charity

Paddle day on the Wairoa

Capturing the AIMS games

Travelling countries in class

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Driven mad in Tauranga Tauranga drivers take a lot of borax. They ask for it. This column takes a swipe at the city’s driving standards. I cannot resist, after a couple of bizarre events on the road (but normal for Tauranga) this week makes me think things have reached an all time low. Plus, the latest Land Transport Safety Authority studies put the cost of Tauranga’s accidents at $2.7 million a week. We all consider ourselves good drivers, so it is a bit puzzling. Who are the bad ones? Personally, I suspect all of you out there. Like all other Tauranga drivers, I know I am a good one. We learnt Defensive Driving from an early age. No, it wasn’t from a course, either. Although in later years I did attend an official Defensive Driving Course. And I know what you’re thinking – but it wasn’t instructed by the Court. It was an employer-subsidised voluntary course. What shocked me the most, was that people had to actually be TAUGHT these things. I came away quite terrified that there were people who’d made it onto the road who needed telling such basic common sense ideas.

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and being fairly vulnerable on a vehicle with wheels the size of a drinks trolley, you soon get the gist of anticipating Trouble long before it hits you. Trouble usually comes in the form of a Humber 80, quite swanky for its day, rolling out of Judea Road. At this point you either: a) deploy your defensive driving instincts or b) spend the rest of the after-noon picking pieces of Raleigh and Rogers from the carriageway -- a fairly even spread between the Judea saleyards and Goodwin Homes.

Anywayy the real defensive driving lessons came from riding a bicycle in Tauranga in the sixties and seventies. You know, when it was safe to venture from the rural outskirts (Waihi Rd summit!) toward Cameron Rd, piloting anything less robust than an Armoured Personnel Carrier. Of course in those days you didn’t need a helmet, although a towelling hat was handy to keep the sun off your face and the mullet out of your eyes. Take a spin down the Waihi Road hill on a mate’s Raleigh 20 – pedal flat knackers past Ricki Marshall’s place, break the sound barrier just beyond Peter Ghinis’s driveway; reach Mach 2 by the time you flash past Gregory Parson’s street – at these speeds

hangers around East Cape. So when young Tauranga blokes got their licences, usually from the Weetbix packet, most already had an in-built instinct about defensive driving, anticipating trouble and a sixth peripheral sense for approaching Humbers. Even though it was pretty easy to get a driver’s licence we still had a good basic, common sense instinct of how to keep out of trouble. Of course, it didn’t help in times of freak acts of nature, such as Ross Willoughby putting stones in the Hillman’s hubcaps, or my brother’s unfortunate incident with that duck on Station Road. But most of us are still here today (although I haven’t seen much of the duck lately) so we must have been doing something right.

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We biked a lot of places in those days, before there was much worry about traffic volume, expressways and the spectre of child molesters at every corner. The city has not only got bigger, but more importantly, it’s busier and less bicycle-friendly. Often the only way to really have a social life was to bike. Although I think John Martin and Derek Jopson were a bit extreme, pedalling their single-geared ape-

But gettin getting back to my point; I felt a lot safer on the Raleigh around Tauranga -- with only a brim of towelling on top, and a pair of jandals below as a buffer between myself and inherent dangers -- than I do these days. That’s despite the proliferation of ABS brakes, side intrusion bars, airbags and, for when the Humber strikes, a cellphone to call *555, the AA and the insurance company. A lot of drivers these days don’t seem to have the knack of anticipating trouble. Only causing it. Perhaps we should all get out from behind our air conditioned, velour comfort zones, do refresher courses on Raleighs, take a white-knuckled grip on the cold steel handle bars and remind ourselves of the realities. Maybe Tauranga would be a safer place to drive, and ride. My apologies to those family members, for having to raise the duck issue again.

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. The maker of Humber cars was originally a bicycle manufacturer. Thomas Humber founded the Humber cycle company in Sheffield in 1868, then built four more factories. Near the turn of the century, Humber started to flirt with tricycles and quadricycles — one of which sported front wheel drive and rear wheel steering. In 1899 the first Humber car, the 3½ horsepower Phaeton, was built. Humber and Hillman were later merged into the Rootes Group.

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Safety at sea

A Mount Maunganui kayaker is calling for greater sea safety awareness, firmly believing too many kayakers are placing themselves at risk when they head offshore.

and surfing on a kayak when Nathan Pettigrew says this coming back to shore – which week’s incident of a 53-year-old are inexpensive when it could man dragged from the water by save someone’s life. some passing fishermen highlights Nathan feels too many people are how a family possibly losing a loved Nathan Pettigrew is skipping these valuable marine lesone can be so easily avoided. calling for sea kayakers sons, leaving the door wide open for Kayak fishing about 1.5km offto take more care on the the potential disaster. shore near Harrisons Cut, Papamoa, water. Photo by Bruce Barnard. “That’s what makes the difference the man found himself in the water in someone living or someone not.” after his kayak overturned, unable Tauranga Coastguard operations manager Simon to re-right it and get back in. He was taken to Barker is aware of a spike in people venturing out Tauranga Hospital in a hypothermic state and later to sea in kayaks but believes incidents requiring discharged. boaties’ help are “few and far between”. Nathan, kayaking for about 20 years, is glad the “I’m aware a lot more people are going out to sea man is okay but believes people need to be cautious in kayaks. We don’t really hear of many instances of heading offshore if they are unable to re-board a where people get into trouble,” says Simon. kayak once it has capsized. “With the right preparation it can be pretty safe He says re-righting the kayak is relatively easy but out there.” getting back into it depends on the individual’s Simon says the same rules apply to kayakers as fitness and kayak knowledge – likening it to getting they do boaties; people must check the weather out of the deep end of a swimming pool. forecast and offshore winds before heading out, let “The problem is people don’t put themselves in someone know where they are heading and have a that situation under instruction; so when they do communication device with them. come out they panic. Nathan says the biggest asset someone can have is “And when you panic you tend to lose your intuition. “I’m not sure why, but so many kayakers strength and lose focus on what needs to be done.” have a ‘I’ll be right’ mentality, and don’t realise that Kayak fishing has become popular in recent years quite a lot can go wrong out there, yet for some with a number of courses specifically available for reason, we tend to throw caution to the wind - and this type of self-rescue in Tauranga. quite often that wind can bite back.” By Luke Balvert Skills taught include re-entry for fishing kayaks,

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Police pulled the body of an 85-year-old woman from the Kopurereua Stream on Monday. The body was found in the water next to the popular Daisy Hardwick walkway about 6.15am. Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Turner says they have identified the woman, who was from Tauranga and lived alone. She is understood to have walked the track regularly.

Torpedoed by Jelly Tips

Tauranga Mr Whippy Ross Killoh is at a loss after losing his patch to an Auckland corporate. For 10 years Mr Whippy has been the preferred supplier of ice-cream to the annual AIMS Games. Ross received an email from AIMS Games tournament director Vicki Semple stating the event was partnering with Tip Top and Anchor this year. Last year he turned over $5500 peddling soft freeze to the children at the annual games.

Shock at Gorge mining

A decision to allow extensive mining in the Karangahake Gorge amidst allegations of no public consultation is sending shockwaves as far as Tauranga. The Hauraki District Council issued resource consent for New Talisman Gold Mines to mine behind the iconic Karangahake Rail Trail between Waihi and Paeroa. Coupled with an ‘Authority to Enter and Operate’ from the Department of Conservation in August, the company can begin its bulk sampling and trial mining programme; mining about 600 tonnes of ore a month.

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The sound of silence Tauranga residents wanting to see upcoming live concert tours of The Topp Twins and The Seekers will have to travel out of town. Neither gig has booked dates in Tauranga, so why do we miss out on some great acts from time to time? We have venues – there’s Baycourt Community and Arts Centre with 577 seats, Holy Trinity Church with 800, and the ASB Arena can host up to 4000 people. But promoter Layton Lillas, who’s managing The Seekers tour in November, says Tauranga is limited by venue options. “The only bona fide venue is Baycourt. But with only 550-odd seats, it just makes no financial sense.” The Seekers only wanted to do a handful of shows so it was largely a financial decision to not play in Tauranga, says Layton. Kokomo frontman Derek Jacombs says the city does have venues, but they’re not always available or suitable. “Tauranga is poorly served with variety and number of venues, there’s no alternatives – that’s the problem.” Derek also laments the loss of Bureta Park, which in its heyday hosted Cold Chisel’s Ian Moss and Hunters & Collectors. “Now they’re building a God damn supermarket. We lost it and nothing took its place.” Tauranga has been left off The Topp Twins tour this month, due to venue availability, says Diva Productions tour manager Michelle Duff. Baycourt was unavailable for The Topp Twins tour dates. “The twins have always had fantastic support in Tauranga but the only venue big enough is Baycourt. There are often places we would have liked to go but didn’t have dates available.” Costs and logistics of moving a large cast and crew around the country are issues

Kokomo frontman Derek Jacombs, outside Baycourt, says the city has music tour venues but they’re not always available or suitable. Photo by David Tauranga.

too, says Michelle. Not wanting to cause a ruckus, Layton believes the Tauranga City Council and venues don’t help themselves get more gigs either. Hamilton’s Claudelands Arena chased promoters, says Layton, which is a reason why Bob Dylan played there in August and Ricki Martin will be there next year. “I wouldn’t have a clue who runs the TECT Arena. They’re not proactively attracting promoters to Tauranga, if they did they’d be all over me and other promoters of my ilk.” TCC strategic events manager Pip Loader disagrees, saying Baycourt in particular actively pursues events.

Slug gun prompts WINZ scare

A man carrying a slug gun near a Greerton WINZ office prompted a serious police response on Thursday. Western Bay of Plenty Area Commander Inspector Clifford Paxton says police were advised of a male carrying a firearm on Courtney Rd, about 8.50am. Police located the man, and found a slug gun and case at a nearby property. The man told police he had the gun with him because he wanted to sell it.

Five stay for shelter open night

Tauranga’s first night shelter housed five homeless men on its first night, pleasing organisers with a “peaceful” start to the building’s operations. The Tauranga Moana Night Shelter in lower Elizabeth St opened its doors to the homeless for the first time on Tuesday night.

Car pinned victim named

Tauranga Police released the name of the man killed after being pinned between his car and a garden wall at his Gate Pa home late last week. He is Tauranga man 86-year-old Alexander Lee Peterson. Police believe Alexander died after being crushed by his car which they say had been left in neutral without the handbrake on and was on an incline.

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“Many promoters are happy to put Tauranga on their tour schedules and shows often sell-out. An example is the Wellington Ukelele Orchestra.” Pip says the size of Tauranga’s venues is an issue for promoters and this effects most cities for differing reasons. “We can only work with what we have got until someone decides to build and pay for new and larger venues in the city.” TCC has proposed $382,000 extra funding in the draft 2014/2015 Annual Plan to support the delivery of events including $200,000 for major events, which would be matched by external funders. By David Tauranga

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Training sports stars Mark Patel on the new sports centre site at Bethlehem.

A leg up for aspiring local sports stars is on offer when the $3.5 million high performance sports centre opens for business in Bethlehem next March. As well as being a community accessible high performance training and sports medicine centre, the Aspire centre will have its own conference room for education purposes and will be linked closely with the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic as well as all the high schools, says developer and gym owner Mark Patel. All Blacks’ conditioning coach Dr Nick Gill is going to be in charge of the whole high performance facility, and is attracting a top team, says Mark. “We’ve got nutritionists, physios coming out our ears wanting to be involved in this and we have

already got our team sorted. “Even the kids’ programme that Nick is developing for the schools is completely unique. There’s nothing like it in New Zealand, a very scientifically-based programme that’s going to be outstanding, amazing,” says Mark. “We will be doing a lot of training programmes through all the high schools as well. They can bring their students in and we can run programmes for them. “It’s going to be a very educationminded facility, [with] a lot of seminars and workshops on all things to do with health and fitness as well as sports.” Construction of the Aspire centre is underway. The 2500 square metre, two-storey centre, which will also include a swimming pool, recovery pool and cold plunge, is expected to be completed late February-early March. “Basically it’s going to be a high performance sports facility

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own multi-award winning Kaimai Range Honey, will have a live bee display with a segment of a hive at the market for people to see bees at work. Their stall exclusively supplies export-grade raw specialty honey to the market – with tastings, demonstrations, and bee-related giveaways. Jody says nearly all fruit and vegetables depend on bee pollination – but bees also rely on humans.

Tauranga Farmer’s Market will be abuzz tomorrow, with stallholders flying home the message to visitors of how important bees are to the creation of produce at their stalls.

“Bees worldwide are at the stage where if we’re not farming or physically looking after them they won’t survive – they need us and we need them.” The best things people can do to help bees is be careful using sprays in gardens and plant trees and plants that supply bees with good pollen and nectar. “People have to realise even water can kill bees, if they get chilled when flying on a cold day or late afternoon. “A lot of sprays which say they’re beefriendly only mean they won’t kill the

bees outright, with the surfactant often more deadly than the spray itself.” Jody says during summer bees can be out from 5am-9pm “so people shouldn’t spray from dawn until dusk”. Jody suggests lavender, rosemary or citrus trees to attract bees into your garden – “don’t just think manuka, as it’s harder for bees to take up and they take the easier nectar source first”. Saturday’s Farmers’ Market is at Tauranga Primary from 7.45am-noon. By Merle Foster

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Gold in coffee grounds A pilot scheme to compost Tauranga’s estimated 58 tonnes of coffee grind, produced each year by city cafes, has attracted regional council funding.

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figures and costs and see if anyone is interested in taking it on. In 2013/2014, there was 74,100 tonnes of waste landfilled from Tauranga City at a cost of about $14.5 million. This includes domestic and commercial waste. The city’s coffee grounds will be added to the green waste compost mix at the Te Maunga resource recovery park. “It’s really high nutrient, and a beneficial addition to basic compost,” says Rebecca. “There’s an existing system there, it’s just facilitating the connection between the cafes, the collection and the composting facility.” The regional council money

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Double down for charity Card games, flapper dresses and fun will be a sure bet at a charity casino night in the city this weekend to raise funds for an organisation helping keep women and children safe. The Zonta Club of Tauranga – committed to advancing the status of women worldwide – is hosting the night to raise $1500 for the Tauranga Women’s Refuge solar heating project. President Claire Hancock is encouraging punters to book tickets – worth $34.50 each including supper – to receive $150,000 funny money for ‘betting’ at tomorrow night’s event at the Tauranga Club. “The Tauranga Lions will be manning the tables, with black jack, poker, roulette, pontoon, crown and anchor, slater races, unders and overs, heads and tails – all sorts of games.” Punters are encouraged to dress up for the evening in roaring 1920s gangster-style – think flapper dresses, feathers and suits – with a bottle of champagne to be awarded to the guest voted to have the best costume. Claire says the event fits perfectly with Zonta’s aim to help raise

funds for the betterment of women worldwide. “We just saw it as a way of giving back to the community but not just giving money, but a way we can help them help themselves.” After playing – and hopefully winning – games with their funny money, punters can use it to bid on a range of donated items being auctioned off by celebrity auctioneer Frank Vosper. “All the prizes are fun, nice things – like platters, make-up, candles, massages etc.” Refuge manager Angela WarrenClark says the safe house’s power bill last month was $1176.68 – a huge cost to the organisation, which is underfunded by about $10,000 annually. “We usually have a power bill of about $1000-plus per month during winter for our safe house, where we house up to 10 women and children – this winter we’ve been pretty full.” Finding it too expensive to retrofit the whole house with solar, Angela got a reasonable quote from Nova Energy to fit solar panels for hot water. “Hot water is 35 per cent of the bill – so this system will be affordable for us to purchase and will give us good ongoing savings.” With Zonta’s $1500 donation,

the Hugh Green Foundation’s $3000 and $1200 from Ballance, the refuge will get the project happening soon. The Zonta Casino Night is

tomorrow from 6.30pm at the Tauranga Club. To buy tickets call Deborah on 027 533 3501.

Zonta International Club of Tauranga organising committee member Allison Shaw and president Claire Hancock. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Councillor vows to keep his word Tauranga City councillor Clayton Mitchell will stick to his word and do what the public has asked despite being “mildly disappointed” following the results of his SunLive poll. Via the poll, the NZ First candidate for Tauranga asked residents to state whether they think he should keep his council role if he ends up in Parliament after Election Day, or resign. Clayton promised the results would be binding – the poll closed last Friday and he’s keeping his word. The poll attracted 525 replies, with 401 wanting Clayton to give up his council seat and focus solely on government if he’s elected.

Another 100 people want Clayton to remain in both offices and review the situation after six months. Twenty-four people voted for him to remain in both jobs until the next TCC election. “I think it is a clear indication that the majority of people want me to have one role, and so I will adhere to that as I said I would,” says Clayton. “I’m mildly disappointed that people didn’t want to give me the six months to give it a go.” There were five local body councillors in the National Party caucus at the last elections, says Clayton, who sat out their terms at council.

But he isn’t saying goodbye to his TCC role just yet – patiently waiting to see September 20’s Election Day results. But Clayton, who is listed sixth on NZ First’s list, is confident it’s a decision he’ll have to make. Five per cent of the party vote in this year’s election will give NZ First seven seats in the house, taking Clayton to Parliament. “We’re always traditionally much lower in the polls than we end up doing on the night. We feel very comfortable and confident that we are actually going to do well.” Elected as a TCC councillor last year, this is Clayton’s first time standing for Parliament.

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The Weekend Sun to Ngati Ranginui, Ngati Pukenga and Ngai Te Rangi but grew up around his hapū of Ngai Tamarāwaho at Judea. Council has statutory relationships with Māori through Iwi and Hapū Management Plans (IHMP). These Plans outline the aspirations of iwi and hapū relating to their environment, social needs and economic goals and Council has a statutory responsibility to take these aspirations into account when working with Māori. Currently seven iwi and hapū have this statutory arrangement with Council so Chris aims to encourage tangata whenua to establish IHMPs as they are an effective method of engagement. Chris will also assist Council in the formation of the new Partnership Forums for tangata whenua. “I will be making sure there is a good link between Māori communities and Council. Petera will be building capacity with staff to ensure they are well equipped to ensure that the relationship with the community is effective,’’ says Chris. Petera has worked in Central Government for a number of years and has taught at the Otago Polytechnic. Chris is a graduate of Law from the University of Waikato and spent four years as a solicitor in Tauranga before joining the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

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Cory’s Electrical team members Christine Shaw and Tane Howe turn blue with Kris Tornstonson, Daniel Samuelson and Paul Blackmore in the copper scrap bin. if detected early enough. As a charity roadie hits town this car – for auction on TradeMe to “It’s an uncomfortable thing but Thursday, two electrical shops are September 30 – and jerseys Paul there’s only one way to check it.” sparking awareness of prostate will put on TradeMe. “We’re in a male-dominated Paul aims to raise $5000 while cancer and encouraging blokes to road-trippers Cory’s general manget annual check-ups. industry with electricians – we’ll have 40 sparkies turning up and ager Steve Priest and commercial This Blue September Cory’s manager Marcel Van der Park Electrical is driving a nationwide all putting their hands in their want to net $50,000. pockets for the cause,” says Paul. fundraiser to support the Prostate “We’re trying to make people Cory’s will auction signed All Cancer Foundation of New ZeaBlacks, Warriors and Sevens land via a 45-branch roadie. aware it’s a disease one in 10 Kiwi men will get – it affects our husjerseys on TradeMe and Paul’s Starting Monday, a Cory’s Mini shaving his hair on September 26, leaves Kerikeri on a two-week bands, fathers, sons and brothers. for $100 sponsorships. In NZ, more than 500 men die fundraising jaunt to Invercargill – Paul and 10 BOP staff are also stopping here on Thursday. per year.” doing Walk the Nation’, where Cory’s Electrical Ltd BOP sales Paul’s main push is for men to get health-checks yearly and from each employee gains sponsorship manager Paul Blackmore says the for steps/km for their branch, to Mini visits his Tauranga branch at aged 45 also add prostate checks. beat fellow stores. People can also “Most men don’t do anything 7.30am for a barbecue and heads donate to the roadie by texting about their health – they ignore to the Mount branch at 9am. 2447 to gift $3. Here Sir Gorden Tietjens and their problems – but prostate By Merle Foster Kiwi sevens members will sign the cancer can be successfully treated

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Free spring lectures on WWI Western Bay of Plenty residents are invited to a free public lecture series in Tauranga this spring to learn unique Kiwi perspectives of World War I – from soldiers in the battles to their legacy of literature.

– after two years’ planning – the eightpart series is to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Great War. ‘Sons of Empire’ will be launched next Wednesday at 6.30pm with an introduction by University of Waikato law professor Alexander Gillespie, who is the ‘Sons of Empire’ starts September 17, and author of ‘The Causes of War, and the runs with a free weekly Wednesday lecture at the History of the Laws of War’, alongside Tauranga Bongard Centre to November 5. Tauranga Historical Society president Brought to the public by the University of Waikato Stephanie Smith. in collaboration with Tauranga Historical Society Once opened, the first lecture ‘The Monstrous Anger of the Guns: Poetry, Protest, and World War I’ by Dr Kirstine Moffat will unfold and the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions, followed by light refreshments. Each weekly presentation will focus on delivering a unique New Zealand perspective of WWI – including the voices of Kiwi soldiers, from the battles and the trenches, to their legacy of literature with diaries, images and poetry. Topics covered will include Tauranga’s wartime concerns, the diaries of a Bay of Plenty Camelier, the New Zealand Engineers Tunnelling Company, the mundane realities of trench warfare, the liberation

The University of Waikato community events coordinator Nyree Sherlock and Tauranga City librarian Stephanie Smith with Damien Fenton’s book, ‘New Zealand and the First World War’. Photo by Tracy Hardy. of Le Quesnoy, New Zealand and the Gallipoli Campaign, and the celebration of Shakespeare during war. Each lecture in this free public lecture series occurs on a Wednesday evening at

6.30pm, from September 17 to Wednesday November 5. Registration for the free lectures is essential. Please email nyree@waikato.ac.nz or phone 07 577 5376.

Having no voice box doesn’t stop Sue A Tauranga woman described as the matriarch of larynx surgeries in Tauranga may have lost her voice box in 1988 but has gained another voice within the community. Sue Bacon had her larynx taken out when she was 57 after being diagnosed with cancer of the larynx. The diagnosis came three months after she had endured seven weeks of radiotherapy at Waikato Hospital. Her first indication something was wrong was when her voice was disappearing every now and then. “I went to the doctor and they told me I had laryngitis and to come back in three weeks if it wasn’t any better.” She went back in three weeks and her voice was worse, so her doctor sent her to an otorhinolaryngology (ORL) surgeon. The surgeon looked down Sue’s throat and saw polyps on her larynx. He removed these and sent them away to be tested for cancer. “The surgeon told me he was waiting for the results to come back but it looked suspiciously like cancer. “I just didn’t believe it.”

Three months after having radiotherapy, Sue went overseas with her daughter and had a couple of “nasty coughing fits”. Upon her return to New Zealand her condition got worse to the point where she could hardly walk. “I went back to the hospital and unfortunately the diagnosis was cancer of the larynx. Sue had her larynx removed and spent a few weeks in Tauranga Hospital being feed through a tube in her throat. She says since having her larynx removed she’s faced challenges like social isolation and not being able to do what she did before the surgery. “I was told not to go swimming or even paddle. I was too scared that I would fall over and then it would be goodbye Sue.” Sue is unable to bring any water up if it manages to go down her throat. She was one of the first people to be fitted with a “hands-free” device which allows her to talk without having to place her thumb over the hole in her throat. Sue has overcome a lot since her surgery and now uses her experience as a way of helping other people who are about to have

Sue Bacon had her voice box removed in 1988. their larynx removed. September 15 marks the start of SpeechLanguage Therapy Awareness week. A week designed to raise awareness of communication disabilities and services available. For more information, visit www.communication2014.com By Letitia Atkinson

Sons of Empire: New Zealand and World War I The University of Waikato’s Tauranga campus launches Sons of Empire, an eight-part public lecture series commemorating the 100th anniversary of World War I.

Wednesday 24 September The Public's Opinion: Tauranga's Wartime Concerns Expressed Through Letters to the Editor of the Bay of Plenty Times 1914–1918 Speaker: Fiona Kean

Wednesday 15 October All Quiet on the Western Front: the Mundane Realities of Trench Warfare 1914–1918 Speaker: Dr Damien Fenton

Wednesday 5 November Inside the Shakespeare Hut? The Kiwis and the Bard in World War I Speaker: Dr Mark Houlahan

Presentations begin at 6.30pm in lecture theatre 104, at the Tauranga Bongard Centre, 200 Cameron Road.

Wednesday 1 October The Imperial Camel Corps in WWI: From the Diaries of a Bay of Plenty Camelier. Speaker: Stephanie Smith

Wednesday 22 October The Last Battle: Perception and Representation of the Liberation of Le Quesnoy 4 November 1918 Speaker: Dr Nathalie Philippe

RSVP is essential for seating. Please email nyree@waikato.ac.nz

Wednesday 17 September The Monstrous Anger of the Guns: Poetry, Protest, and World War I Speaker: Dr Kirstine Moffat

Wednesday 8 October Miners in Khaki: New Zealand Engineers Tunnelling Company (NZETC) Speaker: Sue Baker Wilson

Wednesday 29 October New Zealand and the Gallipoli Campaign Speaker: Dr Cliff Simons

For further information or to request a brochure phone 07 577 5376.

This free series is enabled by the University of Waikato in collaboration with the Tauranga Historic Society.

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This is Rarotonga Life is not measured by the breaths we take – but by the moments that take our breath away. This is Rarotonga.

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Tauranga couple Tracy and Kris Snow lost their beautiful new daughter Sasha from a congenital heart abnormality on September 11, 2013. One year on, the couple want to acknowledge Starship Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House, where they stayed for two weeks while Sasha was undergoing tests. “The care and support we received from Starship and Ronald McDonald [House] was outstanding and we feel forever in their debt,” says Tracy. The couple is hoping to raise $20,000 to share between the hospital and charity by raffling off 13 prizes donated by suppliers to their Mount Maunganui business Cycle Obsession. Prizes include mountain bikes, BMX bikes and beach cruisers as well as a road bike wheel set, a $200 Cycle Obsession gift voucher, bike pumps, helmets

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Festival director John Beech has reason to be delighted that the 2014 Garden & Art Festival hub, The Lakes Expo Pavilion, is taking shape ready for the November festival. “This is the first time our NZ Garden & Art Festival has had a genuine hub,” John says. “The many exhibitions, installations and displays we are creating here will make it a fantastic place for all the family. The Pavilion will have its own café too.”

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The structure behind John in the photograph is the framework, built by sponsor Signature Homes, for The Suspended Forest which by festival time will be a moss-bordered, fern-topped walkway through a mass of kokedama which is the Japanese art of dwarfing plants naturally by encompassing the roots in a string bound ball of moss. Local artist Coraleigh Parker has been creating kokedama in every shape and plant form for

her forest. The Lakes Expo Pavilion already has its carpark formed; wildflowers have been planted to become a blooming carpet around the Pavilion and nearer the time the Pavilion marquee will be erected.

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Bowling ‘is for everyone’ Ask Rex Reynolds why he bowls and the answer is simple – because he loves it. “It’s such a marvellous game and there’s so much to it,” he says. Rex is retired and lives at Copper Crest Village, where they’ve just

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“I’ll bowl with anyone who wants to bowl. I would bowl every day if I could. I quite enjoy the practice part of it actually, because it hones the game.” Rex says bowling is good for everyone. He says it’s particularly good for testing one’s hand-eye coordination. “You’re mobile all the time. It’s good exercise with all the bending and getting up and down – and very much the hand-eye coordination. I always tell bowlers you bowl with your eyes, not your hands.”

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Paddling upstream balance . commitment. results Tauranga CBD

This Saturday’s open day at Waimarino Kayak Centre on the Wairoa River, where Dan Munro and Georgia Chrisp are pictured paddling, will introduce anyone interested in kayaking to the sport. at a range of sessions. Details: Delwyn 027 212 4720. Morning indoor netball is Mondays from 9.30am QEYC, call 577 8564 extn 0 and a fun children’s introduction to golf at The Lakes Recreational Oval is on September 21. Details: Chris on 027 495 5817. The full calendar of activities can be picked up at libraries or downloaded from www.sportbop.co.nz By Hamish Carter

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Anyone interested in trying their hand at paddling can do just that at the club’s open day at the Waimarino Kayak Centre, where they will learn more about the sport, be taught the basic strokes and see experienced kayakers demonstrate their skills on the Wairoa River, before being given a chance to have a go themselves. Club committee member Claire Gilbert is encouraging anyone interested to come along – whether they have never paddled before or are returning to the sport after a break. “We’ll tell them all about the fivestep training programme we have, which has been adopted nationally, that teaches you the skills to build on to take on increasingly challenging

water,” says Claire, who knows from experience that once most people get the bug they can’t wait to master the white water. Those wanting to paddle offshore can take a two-day sea kayak beginner’s course this weekend being run by Canoe and Kayak BOP. The programme, which runs from 9am-4.30pm both days and is suitable for those 14-plus, will give newcomers the skills and confidence they need to be safe out on the sea. For details: Estelle on 07574 7415 ($395 fee). If kayaking doesn’t float your boat there are plenty of other sports or activities you can try your hand at in Play in the Bay’s September Activate sports promotion. On Sunday an introduction to medieval action at Memorial Park offers anyone interested a chance to have a go at activities from the period including dance, archery and combat. For details call Charlie on 021 296 0215 (entry via gold coin donation). Other activities on offer include the chance to try your hand at badminton

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Why join a club… Your life is already busy – what with work, a hubby, children, pets – so why go out and join club? Well the answer is for heaps of reasons, which will educate and enrich your life and make you enjoy it even more. The Weekend Sun recommends you get out and join a club in the Bay of Plenty – there’s heaps of them covering all sorts of interests, hobbies, skills and sports – and here’s why: Social – clubs are a great, easy way to meet new people. Growth – the people you meet at clubs and groups will be supportive and encourage your personal growth. Exposure – joining a new group exposes you

to experiences and subjects you haven’t set your eye on before. Comraderie – becoming a club member automatically makes you close to this group of people, like a brother or sisterhood, as you share something special together. Help – you can help others while being part of a club, and the club may help you in a number of ways, whether it be in a personal or professional manner. Networking – it’s a great way to network and meet others with similar interests. And lastly – goodwill – joining a club can help you give your time for the greater good. Voluntarily helping someone else, while enjoying an activity, is the best reason to get along to local club near you.

Family love of golf lives on With a combined 60 years’ tee-ing off at Tauranga Golf Course, a trio of cousins are still keen on the greens – and it’s down to a family-fuelled love of the sport.

Wendy and Nyree Hanna with Kim and Noel Copestake at Peg’s memorial rock at Tauranga Golf Course. 1960 and has won numerous titles. Tauranga cousins Wendy and Nyree Hanna Peg also won many titles and was named and Kim Copestake have followed in the TGC’s first female president several years ago. putting-steps of Kim’s parents Noel and the “Mum was dedicated to sport,” says Kim. late Peg Copestake, who was a TGC course “She played basketball and netball and was regular. never one to let you sit on the sideline.” Peg, who died aged 78 on November 28, Nyree says Peg made sure she had a club in 2011, encouraged the young cousins to take her hand when caddying for sister Wendy. up golf about 20 years ago. “She said there was no way I was going to She’d picked up the clubs one year after huscaddy; and I ended up playing 18 holes too. band Noel joined TGC in 1960. “She wasn’t Peg gave us so much encouragement.” going to sit on the sideline,” says Noel. Peg also took time to teach intermediate Peg soon gained her handicap and was taken students before Sport Bay of Plenty came on under the wing of golf coach Bronco Branch, the scene. “She also taught her nephews and a who operated independently from his shop, lot of other people,” says Wendy. Bronco’s Sports. With Peg’s years in the game added to Noel’s She’s the only woman to have scored an albatally, the pair have achieved 100 years of golf. tross on the Par 5 sixth hole at TGC. “It’s a challenge,” says Noel, who says that’s Noel, a life member of the club, says he what keeps him heading back to the greens. played cricket and rugby when young but had “It’s good character-building and you have to give them up due to a knee injury. Always By Letitia Atkinson great camaraderie.” keen on sports the 84-year-old took up golf in

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But as we wait for the ensuring warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours we shouldn’t forget that the most versatile cabbage should top the shopping list. Cabbage is great value for money and can be used for a coleslaw for sandwich and wrap fillings, added to stir fry, made into kim chi, or sauerkraut. Cabbage keeps fairly well and can really add more bulk to a lot of dishes. I have previously flavoured cabbage with chilli, lime, black bean, pineapple, cumin seeds, caraway seeds, and of course usually onion in the mix somewhere. This week I have used an old Middle Eastern recipe replacing the usual long grain rice with Thai red rice and changing pine nuts to macadamia nuts. The snack or light meal is great served cold for those warmer evenings, perfectly matching skordalia and is a vegetarian and gluten-free meal.

Celebrating cheese New Zealand Cheese Month returns this October with the country’s top specialist cheesemakers, major supermarkets and cheesemongers all supporting the month-long celebration of Kiwi cheese. The New Zealand Specialist Cheesemakers Association is the driving force behind New Zealand Cheese Month with the nationwide campaign including ‘meet the cheesemaker’ events, in-store cheese specials and promotions, tastings, farm open days and much more. NZSCA secretary Dianne Kenderdine recently returned as an invited guest from the 2014 American Cheese Society Competition and Conference. After experiencing speciality cheese overseas she believes New Zealand cheese producers are amongst the best in the world. “New Zealand cheese is unique because our grass-fed animals have plenty of space to roam on Kiwi farms, which results in top quality milk that produces natural, full-flavoured cheese,” says Dianne. “The aim of New Zealand Cheese Month is to get every New Zealander eating and embracing Kiwi specialty cheese, while enjoying the many events, activities and promotions taking place throughout the country during October.” All Cheese Month activity will be listed by region and regularly updated on the Cheese Lovers website at www.cheeselovers.co.nz. The NZSCA Facebook page will also feature Cheese Month events and activities, as well as exciting giveaways during October.

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Red Rice Cabbage Rolls with Skordalia Ingredients Gluten-free vege 15-18 rolls Rolls 1 cup red cargo rice 1 large cabbage ½ - ¾ cup lemon juice 1 small brown onion finely chopped 100g sultanas 100g chopped macadamia nuts 1 Tbsp paprika 2 star anise Method Cook the rice in three cups of salted water for 20 minutes At the same time cook the potatoes, whole with the skin on, and boil the cabbage whole upside core side down in seasoned water in another large pot. To make it easier to cook remove as much of the core carefully with a sharp knife first. As the cabbage cooks peel off layers of the leaves and continue to cook. When the rice has cooked cover and allow to rest for five minutes. Cook the onion in a pan with a little olive oil until clear, then add in the macadamia nuts and stir well until nuts begin to brown, then add in the rice, paprika, star anise and the cinnamon sticks. Add in one cup of water, and reduce until water evaporates about five minutes on a medium heat. Stir in the parsley and the sultanas and set aside. After all that time the potatoes may be ready, cook until a skewer encounters no resistance then scrap off the skin

2 cinnamon sticks 1 Tbsp cracked black pepper ½ cup chopped parsley Sea salt Olive oil for cooking Skordalia 3 medium agria potatoes ½ cup of olive oil 1 large clove garlic chopped fine ½ -3/4 cup lemon juice Salt and pepper and pass through a sieve or potato ricer. Add the chopped garlic and while still warm begin to whip with a wooden spoon adding alternate dribbles of lemon juice and olive oil as you go. Continue until you strike that balance in flavour - the amount of lemon juice varies according to potato size. After setting aside skordalia at room temperature finish the cabbage rolls by using half a cabbage leaf per roll. Trim off any remaining stalky bits. Make up like a cigar with about a tablespoon of rice mix after seasoning and removing cinnamon and star anise. Now place rolls in pot crammed together, pour over lemon juice then top with water and throw the star anise and cinnamon back in. Cover with plate and weigh down with a heavy weight and simmer for 40 minutes. When cooked allow to chill and serve with the skordalia. Both will keep for several days kept covered in the fridge.

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Exploring countries from the classroom Tauranga Primary School pupils Hollir Murray, seven, Jylarnie Kennedy, 10, and Jiwon Jeung, six, with their costumes ready for next week’s Cultural Arts Exhibition. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Tauranga Primary School’s 458 Year 1-6 pupils will travel the world next week – from the comfort of their own classrooms – when discovering countries fellow classes have been studying this term. The school’s Cultural Arts Exhibition on September 15-19 is the result of each class focusing on the birth country and culture of one of its pupils, and translating their learning into visual arts projects. Principal Fiona Hawes says next week pupils will celebrate by presenting art-related projects of their learning – heralding a week-long worldwide trip of global awareness. “It’s all about connecting with the kids, their families and the different cultures in our school,” says Fiona. “New Zealand schools’ demographics are changing dramatically – we’ve got 23 different cultures represented at TPS – it’s about

connecting with families and providing an opportunity to share our learning and knowledge with each other.” The exhibition starts Monday with all classes’ hand-made peace flags being hung around the school followed by an opening assembly with kapa haka and choir performances and Korean students singing their national anthem. On Tuesday is a wearable art parade, showcasing garments made by pupils, and Wednesday offers a chalk art event “so kids can enter family portrait competitions – if the weather is fine”. Fiona says Friday is a cultural mufti day for children to wear clothing from their own culture, or colours representing the country they’ve been studying; and a shared lunch. “We’ve also got several cultural performances through the week.” Fiona says studying countries and cultures sees pupils learn skills for the 21st Century. “We’re a such global society now it’s really important moving for-

ward that we’re able to understand different cultures – where people come from – and find ways to connect and work together. “Children have noticed the similarities and the differences, between New Zealand and their country of study. Fiona says Room 3, studying China, has been blown away by its huge population of 1.35 billion. “When you’re seven or eight it’s hard to have a concept of what’s beyond your immediate experiences – but the world beyond your backyard is now more and more accessible and an important part of our future.” Fiona says parents and the community have also helped the children with projects, teaching them about their culture, making items, singing songs and learning dances. “It’s been about connecting with our different cultural communities but also helping the kids to have a global understanding of the world and developing the skills to relate to others.” By Merle Foster

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The Sim family, 10-year-old Maximus, Rylie, six, Fern, three, with Drago, a Blue-Tongued Lizard – looking at Photos of their gran and doing drawings for her. Photo by Chris Callinan. through cancer. As a light-hearted She’s been there for her four her hair, which is going to make approach to “the big shave,” her even colder. And because her children since they were Cristin’s three children will be immunity is so low I just thought born, she’s cared for them styling their nana’s wig for her this the best way I could help would be weekend. to sort out heating for her,” says and nurtured them – but “Mum’s raised us four children Cristin. She knows times are tough now it’s their turn to care and she’s supported us in very way for her parents, who are now living she can and if there was anything on one wage due to Joanne having for their mother as she that I could do for her then I’m to give up full-time work following fights the big ‘C’. willing to do it. Just to get a smile the diagnosis. out of her will be worth it.” Tauranga woman Cristin Sim’s “With mum’s loss of wage they’re Cristin was hoping to surprise her 53-year-old mother Joanne is batreally struggling and have not even mother once the heat pump was tling grade two breast and lymph been able to buy the loads of wood purchased, but decided instead to node cancer after being diagnosed for their fireplace to keep mum announce her idea in The Weekabout four months ago. warm. end Sun – her mother’s favourite As her mother recovers at home “So I figured a great idea would newspaper. after having surgery to remove be to try to purchase a heat pump “Mum if you’re reading, this is one of her breasts, the 31-year-old for them so it’s instant for mum if for you.” wants to purchase a heat pump to she gets cold.” To support Cristin, donate to keep her mother warm and healthy Cristin hopes the gesture will givealittle.co.nz/cause/heatpump during chemotherapy treatment. bring a smile to her mother’s face forjoanne “They’ve told her she will lose as she continues her brave fight By Zoe Hunter

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plements use Japanese knotweed as the main source. The best supplements use extracts with 50 per cent pure trans-resveratrol. While resveratrol is an antioxidant, the main benefits seem to be in helping immune system operation, in particular our ability to prevent abnormal cells from developing and growing. Other benefits include an ability to help protect brain cells from being damaged by dopamine. It also shows promise for those with or borderline Type 2 diabetes. Resveratrol also shows promise to help the immune system regulate its inflammatory responses. It does this by preventing abnormal production of compounds that increase unwanted inflammation. I have found high doses of resveratrol, when combined with acai extract and pure Oligomeric ProanthoCyanidins, can really help those with inflammatory problems. While eating dark berries and drinking red wines will provide some resveratrol, only supplements can provide the amounts likely to have significant benefits. I prefer to combine resveratrol with high grade grape seed OPC, acai extracts and others, especially goji, green tea and ginkgo. Most people notice real benefits in general health and energy. Please note this column is now fortnightly. To join my free weekly newsletters go to www.abundant.co.nz. John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559 or email john@abundant.co.nz. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz

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A comfortable way to solve the high-heeled price of fashion Now this is a conversation I commonly have with my female clients – and odd closet male–which typically starts with a casual comment about their fancy highheeled shoes in relation to their particular pain condition.

It will just as typically end with a stare that tells me to proceed with caution. The funny thing is, like most things in life that feel good but we know are bad for us, our negative thoughts are tempered by the pleasing aesthetics of those elongated calves and elevated height. But sadly the cold hard fact is

raising the heel like this simply throws the body out of alignment by changing the weight bearing to the forefoot, hyperextending the knee and hip, and increasing the lumbar lordosis by tilting the pelvis forward. This has the consequential effect of stressing the plantarfascia, shortening the Achilles, hamstrings and hip flexors and commonly leads to tendonosis, stress fractures, spinal and joint problems, nerve damage, metatarsalgia, corns, bunions and ingrown toe nails. Quite a price for fashion isn’t it? But who cares I still here you say… they make me look damn good. I guess that all depends on how

much pain you’re in and how proactive you are in looking after your body. But, as in most things in life, I feel there is a neutral ground in this standoff and it really comes down to that balance thing again. What I usually advise my clients is heels are okay if used sensibly and limited to short-duration standing and walking, such as to work, restaurant, bar – but switch to low-heeled or platform shoes for longer-duration activities with good walking or casual shoes to provide the necessary arch support. Again variety and balance is the key and remember to compensate by stretching those tight muscles and plantarfacia and doing regular

Giving clear focus around nutrition issues People I consult with over their weight and diabetes issues often talk about advice they have been receiving from a number of different health services.

A common thread, is that the advice offered is not consistent, and sometimes not actually helpful for their condition. A quick look around a number of resources, highlights this inconsistency and we have seen examples of Food Pyramid’s which are highly skewed towards carbohydrate, and over restricting fat consumption.

“Sometimes when I’m angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel.” – ANONYMOUS We often see anger as a damaging and negative emotion that we’re encouraged to suppress. However, anger is an

Ministry of Health nutrition guidelines for “Breads and Cereals” prescribes at least six servings a day and included an 80g muffin, one bread roll, two breakfast wheat biscuits, 30g of cornflakes, 150g of pasta or rice and two plain sweet biscuits. To be fair, rolled oats is an option and wholegrain varieties preferred. Nonetheless, for the average person, if these above were your 6 picks, their glycaemic load for the day would far exceed any reasonable parameters.

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Knitting young and old Knitting isn’t just for grandma. But she sure knows how to do it well.

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experts. The girls are clicking their knitting needles together to ‘Knit for the Kids’ in support of Operation Cover Up under the guidance of seven women from Tauranga Pakeke Lions Club. Club president Marlene Tau says the girls didn’t know how to knit at first, so their ladies

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Turning fabrics into charity funds More than 100 60-litre plastic containers full to the brim of second-hand goods will be turned into proceeds for Turning Point Trust in the annual Sew Retro sale next month.

On October 11, the mental health recovery service is holding its one-day-only sale of mixed retro and vintage items, donated to them throughout the year, at The Historic Village hall. Organiser Rose Webber says

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New building, new decade They’re not your typical corporate architect; they’re more ‘the personalised to your style’ type.

So it’s only fitting that Insight Architecture works from an inspiring space oozing with character, such as the former New Zealand Post Office building.

After 10 years, the company has relocated from its Cameron Rd premises into the historic “architectural gem” on Willow St. “It’s brighter, lighter and roomier,” says Richard Hale from Insight Architecture. “When we were looking for a new work space, it had to be a heritage or character building.” According to Richard, office layout is critical to efficiency and he says the new space is truly inspiring. “We’re not your corporate architects, we’re more bespoke and a corporate environment and florescent lights wasn’t really us and feel quite privileged to be part of the historic building. “We can’t wait for the opening in early to mid-October, when our clients and suppliers will get to see the progress we’ve made in a decade. We’re looking forward to the next 10 years.” In 10 years, the team has plenty to celebrate including their recent success at the Architecture Design Awards. Insight Architecture won the new build under 300m2 category for its three-level beach house in Papamoa, which is also entered in the national awards announced in the Bay of Islands at the end of this month. The team also won highly commended for a home located in the Waikato region. By Zoe Hunter

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Dealing to the damp: part two I’ve been doing more free home visits during the last month and have received lots of comments about my last article on dealing with the damp. A few people asked if I could expand on a couple of points, so here goes: The bathroom: is a big source of potential moisture in the home. To help prevent this moisture there are a number of options: a) Open the window to help ventilate the bathroom. b) Even better, open the window to help the extraction fan work more effectively at removing the moist air. c) Worried about the open window? Put security stays on your window so they can’t be forced open. d) Make sure your extraction fan is sized correctly to cope with the volume of moisture. e) Put a timer on your extraction fan, so it will remove the moisture up to 15 minutes after you stop using the bathroom. f ) Use a showerdome to prevent moisture from leaving the shower cubicle. Our showers naturally create moist air, if we can keep this moist air in the shower, through a showerdome, this is excellent. If we can’t, then we want to remove the

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Mitre 10 Mega’s 10-year plus team members. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Celebrating a mega birthday The great big orange building on Cameron Road, also associated with the ‘big is good’ guy on the telly, has been open for 10 years. This month the team at Mitre 10 Mega are celebrating their 10th birthday since opening their doors on September 8, 2004. Manager Wayne Mansell says the Tauranga store is one of the first ‘big box’ hardware stores to open in New Zealand following Mitre 10 Elizabeth St owners Ted and Judith Bold’s decision to open a mega store after 26 years in the hardware game. Ten years on, Mitre 10 Mega is proud to have 14 original team members, who were at the Mega store opening, still working there.

Wayne says the store has seen some highs and lows during the 10 years it has been open, from trading its way through the global financial crash to being named Mitre 10 Megastore of the Year and New Zealand Hardware Store of the Year awards finalist, both in 2013. “After one decade of trading, we still see the locally owned and operated business serving the many customers who visit it daily and delivering DIY solutions and building supplies, plus having a huge range of those ‘things’ that everybody needs. “The 125 team members continue to look after their many customers, so its happy 10th birthday Mitre 10 Mega and all the team who work there – and long may they continue to maintain a leading edge in the hardware business.”

Home performance advice training Organisations and businesses working in the energy and resource efficiency sector can now train for industry-recognised certification. Developed by Beacon Pathway, Community Energy Network and The Enviroschools Foundation – the Home Performance Advisor training programme is a new initiative aimed at developing a trusted brand and improving the quality and effectiveness of home performance. Advisors go through intensive science-based training to gain a comprehensive understanding of how a house functions and how to translate this into relevant information to Kiwis. The next HPA training intake is in Dunedin this October 2014. Email hpa@communityenergy.org.nz to register.

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Katikati Men’s Shed appeals for a new home Katikati Men’s Shed members are appealing for someone to come out of the woodwork and offer them a new home. Based in the outbuildings at the closed Katikati Museum, corner of SH2 and Wharawhara Rd, the property’s sale is set to jeopardise their headquarters. Shed spokesperson Ron Boggiss says they’re holding tight until a sale goes through, but if anyone has a suitable site for the club, he wants to hear from them. Ron says the museum property is being marketed and once sold it could see the club become homeless. “We have permission to carry on using the premises, so we intend to stay there until it sells. But if there are any offers, we’d be keen to hear of them.” The club needs a comfortable environment on a

smooth concrete floor, with room for machinery, toilet, and a small kitchen. “We currently have a power point and jug for morning tea – that’s all we need and maybe

a sink to wash-up.” Ron says six members regularly enjoy shared activities and camaraderie while helping with repair and fix-it jobs for kindergartens, the museum and others. This November the club turns two and Ron says the group is keen to carry on. “It’s a meeting centre for men after retirement. Ladies have their bridge

clubs and the like; often men are sitting round twiddling their thumbs wondering what to do with themselves. “We’ve got a range of tools and machines available they may not have at home because of downsizing.” The shed is open 9am-noon Mondays and Thursdays. To join, or offer new premises, call Ron on 549 0500.

Ron Boggiss helping men use tools at Katikati Men’s Shed, which will soon need a new home.

Tradesmen sit up and take note On January 1, 2015, changes to the Building Act and Regulations will affect every builder and other building tradies who deal with the homeowner. Tradesmen who haven’t been affected by past building regulation changes might find themselves caught out come January 1. Landscapers, pool builders, prefabricated components, demolition, house removals, site workers and building tradesmen will soon be subject to greater consumer engagement and consumer protection measures. In this article I’ll cover off the changes in general, next month we’ll work the detail and how you

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Fishing for a good cause The memory of a “little fella” will be in the hearts of those casting a line for child health this month. The 2014 AVLogic and McDonald’s Tauranga Charity Fishing Competition aims to hook 300 keen anglers. Based at the Mount Sport Centre the competition raises funds for the Ronald McDonald House in Auckland. Organisers Steve Rolfe, John Warder, and Mike Speed promise

local anglers an amazing event. Last year, the third annual event, attracted 200 entries and raised $13,000 for the house. This year they’re hoping to lure more people in and crack the 300 mark, Mike says. “Our purpose is to get people enjoying themselves while raising money for an amazing charity.” Five years ago Mike’s “little fella” Ryan was admitted to Auckland’s Starship Hospital with major heart abnormalities. He died at four months. The family stayed at the

Break out your rods and grab your tackle for the AVLogic and McDonald’s Tauranga Charity Fishing Competition is on September 20. From left: Organisers Steve Rolfe, John Warder and Mike Speed. House for nine weeks, opening Mike’s eyes and heart. “We learned about life, charity, and the good strangers can do. It’s a very special place.” If you’re not an angler you can register as a social entry, placing you in the draw for prizes. A ton of entertainment is on offer, food, plus a cash bar run by sponsors Mills Reef Winery. Sponsors also include AVLogic, and passion. “This fun family event is to help can still jump on board. McDonald’s Tauranga, Impact something not to be missed. I for one “It helps us hit our targets and more Engineering, Mitre 10, Torpedo7 will be there again this year," Wayne prizes we have, more people we can and The Rock 94.2FM. says. entice to enter.” Mike says any businesses wanting The 2014 AVLogic and McDonald’s Each year about 300 Bay of Plenty Tauranga Charity Fishing Competition families stay at the house while their returns September 20. children are admitted to Starship. For more information or to enter visit CEO Wayne Howett says he is thankfishing.avlogic.co.nz By David Tauranga ful for the organisers continued efforts

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He was going to start a new business, and the event was to be his catalyst. “Tauranga Startup Weekend gave me the chance to think about what I want to do when I grow up,” says Paul. "I entered with the commitment to start a business and because I knew I still needed some learning before I could do that.” A Startup Weekend works by delivering the opportunity to learn how to start a business and promoting entrepreneurship in local communities . This event brings together developers, designers, marketers, product managers, startup enthusiasts and members of the community who can support attendees. Together they share ideas, form teams, build products and launch startups- all in a 54-hour weekend.

"The event promised to deliver the tools and experiences to set me on the path to turn an idea into reality, and it delivered,” says Paul. In the year since his win with team ‘SpeakEzy' his commitment to that goal has meant major life changes. "I generally work over 50 hours before I spend any time on the new business, but it’s totally worth it. At Tauranga Startup Weekend I founded a business, which, as an opportunity is more exciting than anything else that I do." Paul took full control of the winning idea in May. Now called ‘Speech Council’ the business already has almost 50 clients in five countries. It provides services and tools to professionals that need to improve their individual communication skills. He says the opportunity to do all this became clear through Tauranga Startup Weekend. “I saw people come alive and benefit from the business idea and what it set out to do enabled with technology. I’d highly recommend Tauranga Startup Weekend to anyone wanting to get to the next level.” The 2014 Tauranga Startup Weekend is November 7-9. M

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Time for unity in the arts sector? Councillors are currently gathering information to inform our decisions on the draft Long Term Plan in November. These decisions will be made in a series of public meetings. This week I’ve asked councillor Bev Edlin to share her thoughts with you. Thanks Matt. Hello The Weekend Sun readers. Let’s talk about arts and culture. Like many sporting codes people enjoy, art and culture are a fundamental part of a city. Whether it’s the performing, visual, literary or screen and digital arts they all, in their own unique way, add to our sense of identity. Right now Tauranga City Council is formulating a Public Art Policy. Creative Tauranga assists those finding their place in one or more of the art genres, the Tauranga Arts Gallery is displaying a variety of interesting pieces, The Incubator at The Historical Village supports many who creativity is undeniable, while The Cargo Shed has worked diligently to create a vibrant centre full of creativity. As each strives independently, working within a somewhat fragmented structure, is it time to provide a much more enabling and unified framework? Why do I raise this issue? Let’s look over the fence to their sporting cousins. BVL, a Council Controlled Organisation, ensures many sporting venues that fall under the auspices of TCC are developed. It’s a sound and proven concept and with prudent governance it’s already making a difference. There are similarities between sport and arts/culture. They both need venues, funding and they foster talent. But one brings out the competiveness associated with a physical activity, while the other is about creating and expressing a theme or story in the form of an art. So could a similar CCO model assist Tauranga’s art and culture? Could a board of professional directors,

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Zespri are proposing to erect dwellings on one end of a delightful, open area that is used regularly by local residents as a park and recreation area. If they get the go ahead the buildings will be erected alongside the Miro trees that are a central feature of Miro St at the Mount and provide a safe haven and food source for local tui. A resident living opposite the proposed development saw men measuring out the area and approached them to see what

was going on. He was told to mind his own business. As the local neighbourhood watch coordinator I was approached by another concerned senior resident who lives directly opposite the proposed development. She wants to see the open area left as it is as she regularly sees locals enjoying the area and is concerned for a variety of other

reasons that she outlined to me and will include in her submission. Full marks to the council, which have provided detailed information and a submission form to locals who will be directly affected. Please make your views known to council. Submissions close September. 25 Paul Knights, Mount Maunganui

Going online only is nothing but greed Lately some big corporates have taken it on themselves to add a fee for customers not paying their bills online. If investigated it might prove illegal, but no doubt not with this government. People who have no computer or are unable to use one, or can’t not afford one is bad enough. However, in my instance I never received a cyber invoice from Telecom at one time, which nearly cost me a late fee, not withstanding I’ve been scammed feeding my card number into my computer. No wonder customers feel uneasy about put-

ting personal details on the net, such as their bank account numbers. With all the powers, and muscle Telecom (Spark) has in the cyberworld, they had a hard job to stop hackers shutting down their network, so what chance has ordinary folk. Sparks, with untold billions of annual profits thanks the Richard Prebble and Rogernomics, the bottom line is Telecom and others, are like chickens scratching the ground in search for morsels to get the extra dollar from the hard-pressed public. It’s nothing but greed that we’re expected to accept nowadays. Ray Jones, Otumoetai

What a waste-ful blessing

I fully agree with C Timutimu’s letter ‘Blessing waste pipes really?’ (The Sun, August 29) about the blessing ceremony of of the Southern Sewage Pipeline at Matapihi Peninsula. He’s spot on with his statement “what has the world come to” when you start blessing sewage pipelines. Perhaps there’s an analogy here. I agree with him not only is it against Maori protocols but it looks to have been done to appease the Tauranga City Coucil iwi consultation process a politically correct initiative that’s spiralling out of control.No doubt some koha payment was involved in this thing. The pipeline all appears to be on public lands and Mr Timutimu goes on to say the whole Maori

community of Matapihi are against this project - why exactly hasn’t been explained but Maori have never bothered to support the critics who’ve for years opposed the scheme on the basis it was financial lunacy, an environmental risk and for all practical purposes quite unnecessary. I’d be interested to learn what the Maori objections were. In addition the Matapihi Ratepayers and Residents Association has squeezed out of TCC the concession to have the capacity to tap into the pipeline. There’s no problem with that on basis it’s feasible, safe, the cost is met by MRR and standard connection costs apply. R Paterson, Matapihi

RIP: Waka Hard to imagine anyone in Tauranga would want a tacky, plastic, ‘White Elephant’ such is the plastic waka, on our beautiful seafront. I nominate Tirau as its final resting place along with the corrugated sheep, dog, flowers, pukeko and all other. S, Mackinnon, Tauranga City.

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Greens will sort 1080

Rock bottom economy The results of six years of a John Key Government is a so-called ‘rock star’ economy and we are on the right track and will continue along these lines. Then we’re told on Friday there’s a nationwide appeal to feed the hungry children in our schools. On Saturday, hundreds if not thousands of people marched up the main street of Auckland protesting the level of poverty in our country. The poverty levels are real and measurable. Rock star is emotive and intangible term. To me a more apt description would be ‘rock bottom’ economy. P Dolden, Papamoa

Water woes are already being hosed down The Green Party continues to try to mislead the people of New Zealand. In the recent Minor Leaders Debate Russell Norman intimated his party was the only one concerned about water purity in this country. He is totally wrong. He well knows, or should know, the present National Government is already implementing a sound and science-based water improvement programme. This policy is the result of extensive consultation and collaborative discussion with the many stakeholders affected by water quality and use. The RMA is being simplified to provide certainty and predictability in this matter for local councils and their communities. The 2014 Budget provides more than $20 million extra to facilitate this. D Sorensen, Tauranga City.

A chance to take control Democracy. Can you believe it? A Binding Referendum is to be held in New Zealand. It is called a General Election. I raise this issue because our servants in Wellington think we can be trusted to put them into power over us, but cannot be trusted to control our lives under their rule. For example, since MMP started we New Zealanders have had five referenda on various things and despite clear results, each issue has been ignored by our servants. Is it any wonder that almost one million of us didn’t vote last time. Most vote out of duty but the result is not democracy as other countries have. Binding referenda is the major policy for the Conservative Party. I am giving my party vote to the Conservatives in the belief that National will need them to form the next government. Then, with binding referenda, we may have a chance to control our servants, as we should. Ken Evans, Tauranga City.

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M Kirkham’s letter ‘Different or dirty shades of green’ (The Weekend Sun, September 5) bizarrely scapegoats the Green Party over current use of 1080. The Greens are not in government; they didn’t create the current regulations around 1080, and cannot be held responsible for its current usage. Nor do the Green Party’s policies support the “dumping of toxic chemical over our streams and bush”. In their pest-control policy, the Greens acknowledge New Zealand has a serious pest problem and the issue with controlling these pests lies in getting from “here” - where there is a huge reliance on 1080 to deal with an

overwhelming problem - to “there” where safer, more humane solutions are developed to a viable stage. The Green Party’s policy, therefore, is that in the shorter term 1080 should only be used as a last resort in inaccessible areas and away from waterways, farms, and towns. In the longer term, their policy supports research and development of those safer, more humane pest control methods that avoid, as much as possible, the killing of non-target species. Of all of the political parties, the Greens have the tightest and most forward-looking policy on 1080. If you’re deeply concerned about the widespread use of 1080, the Greens are indeed the ones to vote for. G Oakbrook,Welcome Bay

Let the giant sleep I fully support the stand that land ownership should stay with Kiwis. Otherwise our country may soon be governed under the Republic of Communist China - and our heritage and democratic rights will be taken away from each and everyone of us forever. Winnie is right in saying “we will never get it back!” One wonders how shortsighted our Government is and how hellbent they seem to be by allowing the sale of land from under our feet to China for the sake of a few yen. I was once told the story that back in the 17th Century, Napoleon went to visit China. His intention was not to seek trade but to conquer. On his return he was asked: “What did he think of China?” His reply was, that he believed China was a “sleeping giant”, saying “Let her sleep, for when she awakes she will rule the world”. N Tane, Omokoroa.

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

Friday 12 September Tauranga Orchid Society

Annual Show Sept 12, 13 & 14 at Racecourse, Greerton 10am 12pm daily. $3 entry. Displays & sales available. Natalie 543 0847

Saturday 13 September

Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s meeting at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am. Children welcome. An Evening with the Modern Maori Quartet Take 4 charming Maori guys crooning a mix of modern day & classic songs in Te Reo & English & you get the Modern Maori Quartet. At Baycourt 7pm. 577 7188 or www.baycourt.co.nz Come Dancing Next Saturday Sept 20 Te Puke Scottish Society, live band, great supper at Te Puke Baptist Church Gymnasium, cnr Malyon St & Station Rd 7.30pm onwards. Ladies please wear heel protectors. Members $7, non members $8. See you there. Valerie 573 7093 Gate Pa Tennis Club Junior season starts Sept 13. For ages 10 & under club days are Saturday 9am. Club days for intermediate & college players Thurs 4.30pm. New players welcome, coaching provided. Graeme 576 5178 or 0274 520 600 Genealogy Informal Group Friendly family research discussions. Personal stories of success & also of striking that ‘brick wall’. At 15 Beachlands Place, Papamoa 1.30pm. Moya 572 5296 Give Kayaking a Go Canoe Slalom BOP holding free kayak sessions at Waimarino Kayak Centre, Taniwha Place, Bethlehem from 1pm. Claire 543 3893 or 0272 933 040 Katikati Memorial Hall Celebrates 60 years with an all local talent concert 7.30pm. Adults $10, 15 years & under $5 (infants free). Tickets available at Information Centre. Messianic Weekly Meetings The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. 542 1438 Model Aircraft Glider Towing At Tauranga Model Aircraft airfield, TECT Park Sept 13 & 14. Spectators free. See Sunlive story http://www.sunlive.co.nz/ news/56894-gliders-soaring-at-tectpark.html Mount Sequence Dance Spring dance at Mount Sports Centre cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds 7.30-11pm. Entry from 7pm. Good company, live band, great supper. Entrance $7. Organised by Mount Scottish Soc. Elizabeth 544 5633

MUSIC

SPECIAL EVENTS

OUT THERE

News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene.

Community events and occasions across the Bay.

Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment.

Opus Orchestra celebrates Mozart Sibelius And Waikato University competition winner, violinist Brigitte Balzat, at The Graham Young Youth Theatre, Tauranga Boys’ College 7.30pm. Tickets at www.opusorchestra.org.nz or Baycourt Box Office or door sales. Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Today: Bee Awareness. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

Tauranga Synchro Pre-Nationals Display Baywave 10.30-11.15am. Come

along & enjoy a display by Tauranga Synchronised Swimming Club. 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 14 September Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day Welcome Bay Primary

School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Praise & worship. Jim Kerr will conclude Galatians series. Gal 6:11-18 “PS from Paul - legalism’s heard exposed.” www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz Bible Seminars Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “What motivates a Christian?” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504 Bichon Frise Club Fun Day At Waipuna Park Pavilion, 25 Kaitemako Rd, Welcome Bay 11.30am. Hall entry $2 per adult. Lunch 1pm (bring plate of food for shared lunch). Fun classes for your dogs $1 per entry. Your Bichon Frise does not have to be the best groomed or best behaved to join; it’s all about fun & socialising. BOP Tree Crops Assn Field day - fruit tree pruning demonstration near Apata 1pm. Elizabeth 549 2795 Car Boot Sale Fundraising event for Otumoetai College Dancers at Otumoetai College car park 8am - 12pm. $10 per car. Sausage sizzle, coffee van. Liz 021 878 888 Club Mt Maunganui Open day Sept 28 12-4pm. Competitions, prizes. See what the club has to offer. 575 4886 Czech School for Children With Czech/Slovak background every Sun at Arataki Community Centre 10am - 12pm except school holidays. New members welcome. www.facebook.com/ ceskyaslovenskyclubtauranga, email: csclubtauranga@hotmail.com or Jana 579 3918

Falun Dafa Simple exercises to liberate

your mind & energise your body. Free to learn. At Memorial Park by the fountain 1st & 2nd Sundays 10.15am. Judy 576 9683 or txt 021 0425 398 en.falundafa.org Katikati Tramping Club Calgary abseil peak 8.30am. 6 hours, moderate. Ted 549 1919 Medieval Activate Have a go at Medieval activities (combat, archery, dance, maybe a tug of war). Pre Registration required for combat, no registration required for other activities. At Memorial Park 2-4pm. Gold coin donation from participants. Charlie 021 296 0215

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

New Zealand First Meeting

Fletcher Tabuteau candidate for Rotorua, at Bridge Club, Queen St, Te Puke 2pm.

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 & vege, arts & crafts. Fundraising stalls to support needy causes. $10 per car space. 542 2559 a/hs Petanque Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. 572 3768 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun & Thurs at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa 1.30pm, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 SNAG at The Lakes Sept 21 the SNAG (Starting New at Golf ) Inflatable Golf Driving Range & pro team at the Lakes Recreational Oval (cnr Double Bay Rd/North Bay Rd) 10am - 2pm. Golf coaching, prizes & BBQ (gold coin donation for BBQ to Waipuna Hospice) 0800THELAKES

Spiritual Centre, The Psychic Cafe

Crystal ball, aura, tarot, clairvoyance, reiki & more at Greerton Community Hall, Greerton, doors open 7pm. Free refreshments. Door charge $10, everything else free. 578 7205 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Blackboard concert second Sun at McSwiggans Irish Pub, 158 Cambridge Rd, Tauranga 2pm. Paul 579 2346 Tauranga Theatre Organ Soc Meet at Baycourt’s Addison Theatre 1.30pm. Please come to the stage door on Wharf St if the main entrance is closed. 552 0243

Te Puke Spiritual Discussion Group

1st, 3rd & 5th Sun of month at Hair Linez, old railway Station, Jellicoe St 10.30-11.30am. $3 door. Meeting of spiritual minds, to learn & share with each other. Elaine 573 5361 or FB Hair Linez for details. Theosophical Society “Isis, the Egyptian mysteries & Christianity,” presented by Warwick Keys at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm. Entry by donation to cover costs. June 576 6106

Unity of Tauranga Metaphysical Study And meditation group meet 2nd Sun monthly at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd 3pm. New time. 576 0165

WBOP U45kg Rugby v Thames Valley For the Steve Robinson Memorial Trophy at Greerton Marist 12-1pm. Gill 0277 394 319 or 543 9193

Monday 15 September

Achieve Toastmasters Feeling anxious

about that forthcoming presentation. Learn to speak with confidence. 1st, 3rd Mon at St Stephens Hall, Otumoetai 7.30pm. Fraser 544 4579 Badminton Tauranga Badminton Club every Mon & Weds at Bethlehem College Events Centre 7.30pm. All players welcome. Sue 021 194 4335 or www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums Army Hall, 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 6.45pm. Annette 577 9272 Bay of Plenty Vintage Car Club Meet every 2nd Mon of month at clubrooms in Cliff Rd. New members welcome. www.bayofplentyvintagecarclub.com Bethlehem Bowls Every Mon at Bethlehem Hall, Main highway 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. Cherrywood Probus Meet 2nd Mon of month at Tauranga Citizens Club, 13th Ave 10am. New members welcome. Pam 578 3757 Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.15-7.15pm during school term. Open club 6-11pm Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in

GUIDE The Weekend Sun’s guide to who’s playing and where. Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm or freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP service every Mon 1-5pm, Weds & Thurs 9am - 11.30am. Weds CAB service at Welcome Bay Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm, Fri at Mount Library 11.30am 1.30pm. No appointment necessary. Concert Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd 1.30pm. Entertainer: Raymond Solomon, followed by afternoon tea. $3 door cover. Diabetes Support Call the Diabetes Support Line Mon - Fri for confidential & free diabetes advice & support 571 3422 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 572 3345 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz

Junction Mental Health Peer Support

And advocacy: coffee & chat 10am – 12pm. 579 9890 Learn to Dance Te Puke Every Mon at St Pats Hall, Beatty Ave 6.30pm. Sequence dancing for beginners & experienced dancers. Partners required for dancers. $3pp. Gordon 572 0060 Meditation Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764 Mt Maunganui Bridge Club Sessions Mon - Fri 1pm. Weds 7pm. Novice Mon 7pm. Social Thurs 11am. Golf Rd, Mount. Judy 575 9910 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Mends & Ladies Handicap Singles, Club Night for the rest, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Tauranga Brass Band Practice at Legion of Frontiersmen’s Hall, 165 Elizabeth St 7-9pm. New players welcome. Peter 572 4358 Tauranga Bridge Club Sessions Mon, Weds, Thurs 7.30pm. Tues & Fri 1pm. Social bridge Thurs 1pm. 252 Ngatai Rd. 576 5022

as ire ylinder SERVICES

The Weekend Sun 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 Ladies Probus Club Meet third Mon of month at Citz Club 10am. Interesting speakers. Visitors welcome. Claire 576 5973 Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Monday club nights 8-9.30pm. Lessons 7-8pm. Tauranga RSA Cameron Rd. Beginners lessons Sept 22. Adults $45, child $30. All welcome. Website: Taurangarocknrollclub.org Liz 578 9063 after 5pm. 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 Puke Forest & Bird Evening

Speaker; Mark Dean - “dune systems - habitat for those crazy plants & animals adapted to live between land & sea.” At Masonic Lodge, Oxford St, Te Puke 7.30pm. The Writing Project For people who are working on a piece of writing or who would like to be. Meet 7pm. Kaye 07 218 1411 or 021 239 7142

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 Yoga with HanneHatha Every Mon & Weds 9.30am & Mon 5.30pm. Gentle hatha yoga, peaceful private studio in Bethlehem. Hanne 027 244 6710

Tuesday 16 September

2014 @ The Clothesline Quality pre-loved clothing babies - adults 50c - $2, & prayer for the sick. 36D MacDonald St, Mt Maunganui 10am - 2pm. ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time), seniors (adults) 7.30-9.30pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Active Nutrition Women’s Fitness Class Every Tues & Fri meet at

Mount cenotaph, Marine Pde, Mt Maunganui 9am. Aimed at women 35 & over. Improve strength, core & flexibility, have fun. Free introductory class, $8 thereafter. 0210 476 155 email: info@activenutrition.co.nz

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 Group For people with an experience of anxiety 1-2pm. For info, or if you need a ride, Junction 579 9890 Arataki Table Tennis Every Tues at Arataki Community Centre 7.30pm. Social table tennis. $4 per player. Art Exhibition Featuring Murray Clode, James Stanbridge & Tony Pearce at Creative Tauranga, 112 Willow St, Tauranga Sept 16 - Oct 13. 928 5270 Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am 12pm. Racquets available. Lorraine 579 3229 Balmorals Leisure Marching Team

Ladies welcome to join aged 20-60 for fun, friendship & travel. Training every Tues at Greerton 6-8pm. Anita 571 4096 or 021 0257 6094 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. Jane 552 0046

BOP Shirley Club Walking Group

Meet every Tues outside the Mount Surf Club 9.20am. Easy walking. Cafe jaunt after. See you there. Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs at Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. 575 4650 Conversation Cafe for Seniors Every Tues at St Andrew’s Church, Dee St, Mount 10am - 12pm. Morning tea, fellowship, games. $5. 575 9347 Excel Toastmasters Meet every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.15-8.30pm. Learn leadership & public speaking skills. Kaaren 572 5988

Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony Every Tues at Bethlehem

Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 email: inachordchorus@gmail.com

Inner Wheel Club of Otumoetai

Women’s community service group - sister organisation of Rotary. Meet 2nd Tues of month. New members wanted. Sue 579 2347 Israeli Dancing Every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. All ages welcome. No partner required. Maria 544 1680

Junction Mental Health Peer Support And advocacy:

coffee & chat 10am – 12pm at Papamoa Community Centre, Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 10am – 12pm. 579 9890 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, competitive, all ages. Beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session. Maxeen 575 0162

Neighbourhood Run for Beginners

Every Tues, Thurs & Fri 6am start. Cheyne Rd neighbourhood. Run & fitness. Svetlana 027 616 2124 Nigel Latte: The Modern Family Survival Guide Oct 28 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 90 Bethlehem Rd. Tickets available from Eventfinder or Creative Tauranga, Willow St. $30pp - $25 earlybird before Sept 20. Open Day Come & check out the new Parish Office & renovated opshop/ drop in centre at St Mary’s Church, cnr Girven Rd/Bayfair 9-11am. Morning tea provided. 575 9945

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Tues morning class 10am

- 12pm. Weds advanced, Thurs club night & new dancers, 7.30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall, 543 1063 Otumoetai Toastmasters Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.15-9.30pm. Allan 544 5989

Overeaters Anonymous Is your eating affecting the way you, or someone else, live your lives? Overeating, undereating - meet every Tues at Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 544 1213 Petanque Tuesdays club Mt Maunganui 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. 572 3768 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. Every Tues at St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 7-9.30pm. Second Tues of month 3-5.30pm. Visitors welcome. John 578 9716 South City Indoor Bowls Club Club night at Greerton Hall, Tauranga. Names in by 7.15pm. Mary 541 0687 Take a Break with Craft Every 2nd Tues at Monowai St Chapel. All ladies welcome. Betty 574 3042 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Central Ladies Probus Club Meet third Tues of month at

Daniels, Memorial Park 9.45am. New members welcome. Gene 578 7733 Tauranga Continuing Education (50+) Group At Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga, 3rd Tues of month. Lectures start 10am. & $3 charge to cover expenses. Advertised speaker unavailable. Details of new one to be confirmed but please come along anyway. David 544 4179

Tauranga Scrabble Club

Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989

Wednesday 17 September Abortion? Even decades ago? Start

‘Living in colour’, an 8 week healing & recovering course 2 hrs/week. Email: livingincolournz@gmail.com

Arabian Spice Belly Dance Group

Learn this ancient form of dance while having fun & meeting people at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga 6.30-8.30pm. Raffa 576 4112 txt 021 124 5982 arabianspciegroup@gmail.com Badminton Mt Maunganui Club night Weds at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd 7-9pm. All past & new players welcome. 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 Bowls Indoor: Every Weds & Fri at Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. 575 4560

Cribbage Club Tauranga RSA Greerton New members wanted for

this long established club, all ages. Every Weds 1-3.30pm. Entrance $3. Robert 579 1342

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Classes Weds 10.45-11.45am held

rain or shine but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend ph Jennifer 571 1411 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club night 7.30pm. Super Liquor Ladder (final night) 7pm at Greerton Hall. Kevin 543 4044

Greerton Gold Leisure Marching Team Ladies all ages invited to join

them for fun, fitness & friendship every Weds at Morland Fox Park 8-9.30am. No experience required. Marion 578 1108 Healing Rooms Every Weds at Bethlehem Town Centre, corner shop behind PO/Bookstore 1-3pm.

Christian prayer for healing. 021 110 0878 www.healingrooms.co.nz ICONZ for Girls Every Weds at Welcome Bay Community Centre, W/Bay Rd, behind hall 4.155.45pm. For girls aged 7-11yrs (yr 3-6). Badges, games, stories & more. Carolyn 544 0400 Kiwi Toasters Learn to speak with confidence & grow leadership skills. Meet 2nd & 4th Weds at Te Puke Hotel 5.30-7pm. Guests welcome. Chrissy 543 9493 or c.meyer@xtra.co.nz Opera Forum - Rigoletto One of Italy’s greatest romantic tragedies at Tauranga Club 5.45pm. Complimentary wine, finger foods, lucky ticket draw & opera screening. Tickets from Creative Tauranga. Info 928 5270

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

Fellowship & celebration at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Fun teaching night with Sharon McAuliffe, and music with Roger. Door charge $3. Janet 027 264 0226 Mt Maunganui Indoor Bowls Play Weds nights & Sun afternoons. Allen 575 0059 Otumoetai Care & Craft Group Every Weds during school term at St Columba Church, Cherrywood 9am - 12.30pm. Dawn 576 7783 Otumoetai Tennis Club Junior open day/registration Sept 17 & 24 from 3.30-5.30pm & Sept 20 10am - 12pm. Julia 544 5088

Papamoa Garden Circle Birthday Meeting In the Dune Room, Papamoa Sport & Recreation Centre 1pm. Members a plate please. Visitors welcome. Elaine 575 5044 Pasifika Playgroup Presented by Pacific island Community Tauranga Trust, 562 Cameron Rd every Weds during school term at Gate Pa School 9.30am - 12.30pm for 01-6yr olds. Parents/caregivers welcome. Music, stories, dance & activities. Free entry. Emma 577 1270 Scottish Country Dancing Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd Beginners class 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd 7pm Children over 8 years welcome. 573 5055 Social Tennis Every Weds at Welcome Bay Tennis Courts 9am. Men & women. Dorreen 577 0462 Sons of Empire Inaugural launch, 8 part public lecture series commemorating NZ & WWI. First lecture: ‘The monstrous anger of the guns’: poetry, protect and WWI. At Tauranga Bongard Centre, lecture theatre 104, 200 Cameron Rd 6.30pm. Please book via Nyree@waikato. ac.nz or 577 5376 Table Tennis Tauranga At Memorial Hall, QEYC every Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm & every Fri 7-9pm. All welcome. Bill 578 1662 www.sportsground.co.nz/ tabletennistauranga

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

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group Golden Cross to Quarry Rd or vice versa. Key swap. Grade easy/moderate, approximately 5.5hrs. Pat 544 0670 Te Puke Toy Library Weds - Sat at 248 Jellicoe St opp Atuaroa Ave, Te Puke 9.30am - 12pm. 021 130 6476 Toastmasters - City Early Start Improve communication, leadership & teamwork skills. Every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.45-8.15am. Toastmasters is the answer for building confidence & leadership skills. To find a club near you email: LaniDTM@gmail.com or 571 1545. http://cityearlystart.toastmastersclubs.org T.S Chatham (Sea Cadets) Weds during school term at TYPBC, Keith Allan Drive, Sulphur Pt 6.15-9pm. Micah 021 336 719 or cucdr@tschathamorg.nz or www.tschatham.org.nz Yoga with Ocean Views Every Weds & Fri 9.30am & Tues 7pm at Fergusson Park, Matua. Stella 021 0249 6390

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Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Salvation Army, Eversham Rd, Bayfair 7.30-8.30pm. Club Mt Maunganui Social games club. Every Thurs 12.45pm. Play indoor bowls, 500 & bolivia. John 575 2422

Community Bible Study International Join us at 14th Ave Gospel

Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational in-depth Bible study until Sept 25. Jack/Betty 544 3809

Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, complementary first class, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170 Forest & Bird, Tauranga Branch Waikato River walk: Jim Barnett Reserve to Mangarewa Suspension Bridge. Medium. $14. Leaders: Doug/Eris 579 3620 Katikati Cycle Group Meet at Railway Station Waikino ready to ride at 9am. Cycle across the river onto the Old Tauranga Highway. Keynotes 4 Part Harmony

Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714 Knitting Classes For children 8yrs onwards (adults also welcome) every Thurs at St Andrew’s Church, Dee St, Mount 3-4.30pm. Free 575 9347 Mainly Music Every Thurs at St Enoch’s Church, 16th Ave 9.30am. $3 per family. New members welcome. 578 3040 More Than Craft Every Thurs at Greerton Bible Church Hall cnr Chadwick Rd & Oropi Rd 9.30-11.30am. 10 crafts with talented tutors. Inspection welcome. June 544 0823 Mount Art Group Every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am - 1pm. Visitors welcome. Merilynn 575 6777 Mt Maunganui Creative Fibre Every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre 9am - 1pm. Share & learn spinning, weaving,

crochet, knitting, felting & other creative crafts. Visitors & new members welcome. Jan 574 1265

Petanque Tauranga/BOP Club Every Thurs & Sun at

Cliff Rd venue 1pm start. Jo Ann 578 3606 Simplee Cr8ive All crafts welcome every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair 9am - 2.30pm. Jenny 572 5396 Sunshine Dance Group Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club. Meet every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379

Tauranga Rock n Roll Social Dancers Authentic music - DJ Pete, every

Thurs at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 7.30-9.30pm. $3 entry pp supper included. Maria 576 7326 Te Puke Toy Library Weds - Sat at 248 Jellicoe St opp Atuaroa Ave, Te Puke 9.30am 12pm. 021 130 6476 Tennis Seniors WBOP Every Thurs at Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain, Cameron Rd 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. New members & visitors welcome. Lynda 575 0627

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Toastmasters - Kickstart Club Have fun while learning to speak confidently. Breakfast meeting at Alimento Cafe, 1st Ave, Taurang at 7-8.15am. Guests welcome. Helen 571 6181

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance. Bolivia Every Fri at Tauranga South Bowls, Tutcheon St 1pm. June 541 0161 Chess Tauranga Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm onwards for the whole family. Werner 548 1111 http://www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Free Immigration Assessment

By Licenced Immigration Adviser. Tauranga Multicultural Ethnic Council, Historic Village, 17th Ave. For appointment ph Iryna Stewart 543 9125 or 021 0226 2619

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It’s not just their home they’ll be giving a spring clean this month – Katikati residents will be cleaning up their entire town. In conjunction with Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week, Katch Katikati is organising a spring clean of the Western Bay of Plenty town this Sunday.

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St George’s Pre-School Music Every Fri at St George’s Church, 1 Church St, Gate Pa 9.30-10.30am & morning tea. Koha. 578 7916 The Sociables 30’s/40’ age group of males & females that meet once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. Email sociables@outlook.co.nz

Deadline 3pm Tuesdays. Contributions should be less than 20 words.

There will be a rubbish collection from 1pm, with bags and gloves provided. From 2pm residents will be giving footpaths and shop frontages a scrub down. Participants must bring their own bucket and cloth. For more information, email info@katchkatikati.org.nz

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Mount RSA Club’ Shimian and Peri Kohu Friday 12 – Coopers Run 5-8pm (upstairs). Jazz/blues/ 7.30pm. rock pop from Auckland. Saturday 13 – Taradale Concert The Matua Party 1.30pm. Sunday 14 – The Undertakers Sunday 14 – Helen Riley featuring Graham Clark and 4.30pm. Bruce Rowlands 3-6pm. Tauranga Citizen’s Club Wednesday 17 – A Taste of Sunday 14 – ‘The Entertainers Country Night 7.30-10pm

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Have you always wanted to reach the summit of Mauao? Conquering the Mount is a great goal and if you’d like support and encouragement along the way the Green Prescription Mount Challenge may be right for you. The Mount Challenge is an eight-week training series culminating with a walk to the summit of Mauao. Participants are supported and motivated by trained advisors from Sport Bay of Plenty who run the Green Prescription programme. The Mount Challenge is designed for people with low fitness levels and aims to gradually build the groups’ fitness and confidence as they get higher and closer to their goal. If you can walk comfortably for about 40 minutes on flat ground and enjoy exercising in a social environment this will suit you. The group will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays starting October 14. To register, call Danelle Stevens on 07 578 0016 extn 816 or email: danelles@sportbop.co.nz

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Tauranga, on a good day I was downtown on Sunday, strolling along The Strand, and I started to feel good about Tauranga again. It can be easy to get disillusioned with this city, especially if you’re involved with the music scene, so it was good to be reminded that, despite several factors pretty much knackering the development of music here, it’s still a pretty pleasant place to live. There really are problems. Here are a few things just off the top of my head: there’s no radio station that plays Bay music and broadcasts throughout the Bay; except

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Brewer’s Bar, which many people will not go to, there are few proper venues; Baycourt has now been priced out of the range of local acts; many of our young people leave town to study elsewhere; and that’s just scratching the surface... There are many other factors of course, one being the unusually high resistance from Tauranga’s often elderly ratepayers to council supporting the arts. Hence regular whining about the Art Gallery, the lack of a museum even after all these years, and – unlike many other centres – very little funding for music in the community. There

Here we are, almost three years down the track, and FINALLY a new Kokomo CD! As curmudgeonly as that “FINALLY” may be, I figured I’d divest myself of that wee piece of petulance front-end, so as to rid myself of the frustration of having waited so long for what is the latest, stonkingly good, instalment from the musical genius that is Kokomo. This, for me, is full-fat Kokomo - Derek Jacombs, Nigel Masters, Grant and Sonia Bullot, Mike Kirk and Ian “Beano” Gilpin masterfully delivering an all-original set of Texas ragged-up swing blues, each track seasoned with musical bents best suited to the wonderfully engaging story being told. The musicianship exhibited on this CD is exceptional. Each of the players are masters in their own right - as is easily confirmed by listening to their contributions on the myriad of side projects

Dancing to the top

Two Mount Maunganui dancers have the opportunity to attend classes with top international and New Zealand tutors after being nominated for a dance scholarship. Mount Maunganui Dance Academy’s Jesse Cousins and Jordan Miners have been nominated for a New Zealand Association of Modern Dance Scholarship Award. To achieve the scholarship nomination, the girls achieved

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are many cities that partially fund concerts over summer to attract visitors and entertain locals. Not here. But a stroll downtown on Sunday at least reminded me what a beautiful locale this is. The sea was sparkling and blue and my view of it was unimpeded by a seventy five metre plastic waka. We can only hope it remains that way and the latest, and possibly stupidest idea I’ve heard from the council this millennium gets quietly dropped. And it was nice to hear so much music within a couple of blocks there were four

they involve themselves in - but together in the Kokomo collective, sublime! Here is a band that is truly that: a band. No prima donnas shouting “look at me”; rather an ensemble of highly skilled musicians working together to create a whole that marvellously exceeds the sum of the parts. As for the compositions... for me, this is the best I’ve heard from Mr Jacombs thus far, eight being Jacombs originals, the remaining two being co-writes, one with Grant Bullot, one with John Michaelz. Quietly sly, sepiatoned, blues-burned word pictures that transport and beguile (to the point I could see Lightnin’ beaming me a roguish gold tooth grin from across the barroom). Just brilliant! If you have any interest in or affinity for the blues, nay more-so: if you have a love of and appreciation for great music, then this is for you! Bigger Than Brando is available from www.kokomo.co.nz, music shops, or for download on i-Tunes and the usual places. Kokomo play the Papamoa Tavern, 2.30pm Review: Tony Moon Sunday 14 September.

above 95 per cent in their New Zealand Association of Modern Dance Elementary and Pre-Elementary syllabus exams. As nominees, the pair will travel to Auckland on October 31-November 2 to attend master classes taught by world class teachers and will compete with dancers nationwide for monetary prizes.

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Night Moves (M) Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning and Peter Sarsgaard are three radical environmentalists who put their ideologies to the test by conspiring to blow up a hydro-electric dam in this thriller from lyrical indie director Kelly Reichardt (Meek's Cutoff ). Nominated for the Golden Lion at Venice 2013. The Weekend Sun has two double passes to ‘Night Moves’ for lucky readers who can tell us what the three radical environmentalists are planning to blow up. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, September 17.

different acts. None of them were exactly pushing boundaries, and generally the music was so middle-of-the-road you could have painted white lines on it, but on a sunny Sunday it made life seem a little sweeter and kinder. Brew had a solo singing guitarist (some original songs), Comida had a 4-piece jazz band (covers only), The Phoenix had a duo (some original songs) and the Cornerstone had another duo (covers only). And, with the sun shining and a bunch of kids playing on the reclamation, I couldn’t help thinking that there are worse places in the world to be.

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A hot rodder’s dream day at swap meet Car enthusiast Dave Goodman says hot rodders and classic car restorers are always looking for new or old parts.

On September 21 auto enthusiasts will have a chance to find the part they’ve been looking for at Oceanside Street Rods’ Bay of Plenty Automotive Swap Meet. The annual swap meet at Cherokee Place in Mount Maunganui offers

something for car lovers from small parts to complete project cars, along with other auto-related goods to trade. “It’s an opportunity for people to not only buy parts for their cars but to speak to people who are building them and maybe get a line on something they do need that could still be sitting in somebody’s garage,” says Dave. “There are always people building hot rods who want parts and people who have bits left over.” For those who just want to come

and check out the classic cars, members of Oceanside Street Rods will bring their motors along for display. Dave expects the swap meet will draw auto enthusiasts from across the North Island in town especially for the popular event. “It seems to be growing every year. It’s a pretty specialised field. There are not a lot of opportunities to buy parts. You never know what you want until you see it sometimes.” Oceanside Street Rods’ annual Automotive Swap Meet is at Cherokee Place on September 21 from 7am to 1pm. Tickets cost $10 for traders and $5 for buyers and viewers, while children under-12 By Zoe Hunter are free. Dave Goodman with his 1930 Ford Model A Roadster. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Support small steps to vibrant waterfront With spring in the air – and the weather playing it’s ‘can’t make its mind up’ game – Matusalem Rum will have to wait. In Masonic Park is the ‘Commemoration to the World War I soldiers’ arena for people to look at, and fenced off artefacts from a historical bakery dating back to the 1800s. Once the plaques go up it’ll be easier for visitors to understand the significance of the area. So history is playing a part to get people down to The Strand. But what about the future you may ask? With the Hairy Maclary family getting closer to installation, and Stranded Sundays coming up shortly,

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perhaps The Strand will become an important part of attracting visitors to our beautiful city, like Statton Island in Vancouver or Sydney’s Darling Harbour. With small confident steps, supported by willing operators, Mainstreet Tauranga and participants will help develop The Strand into a vibrant, exciting and sustainable destination – so let’s support any effort or event to create that goal. Those small steps will lead to bigger more important strides and before long, a dynamic and vibrant waterfront will be available for all to enjoy. We can’t remove the train line but we can all work together to remove the boring and dull comments about The Strand, so let’s do it.

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Nigel is He’s arguably the hottest property on New Zealand television.

Latta first appeared on our screens in ‘Beyond the Darklands’ when he got inside the minds of some of our worst criminals. Then he followed with a series of politically incorrect programmes where he offered up his thoughts on parenting and teenagers. It was funny and informa- tive. Then the latest series where he examined New Zealand-

And he’s not a just a pretty face that parrots lines from the autocue. This A-list celebrity is actually a clinical psychologist, an author, and small-screen personality rolled into one. He is the multi-faceted Nigel Latta and his roadshow is

ers and their attitudes to issues like alcohol and education – issues which Latta says we heading to Tauranga. He will be offering more should all be thinking about. of his candid expert observations under the People liked his style and simplicity. The expert banner ‘The Modern Family Survival Guide’ with the boyish charm appeared to relate to their at the Bethlehem Baptist Church on Tuesday problems and they embraced him. October 28 at 7.30pm. That popularity is probably measured in the And in his inimitable way, Latta explains that fact that moments after the box office opened, just because the issues are complex, it doesn’t more than 100 tickets for the Tauranga event were mean that the solutions have to be. snatched up. “More and more of us are living in blended However, there are still 500 $30 tickets available and families and we are also facing new issues like $25 earlybird tickets are available for another week. technologically-dependent teenagers, a tidal Latta is being brought to the city by the Welcome Bay wave of alcohol and drugs and a whole pile of other issues our parents didn’t even have to Community Charitable Trust, Christian Charity, consider.” which targets poverty, sickness, hardship and grief. So when he comes to Tauranga Nigel will Nigel Latta is heading to town Of course the trust is keen to sell out the Baptist’s offer up some evidence-based opinion and next month, offering a modern hall for the event and with a star act like Nigel Latta, some common sense. that should happen. By Hunter Wells family survival guide.

Young violinist to lead tour She may be young – but 18-yearold violinist Brigitte Balzat is earning the respect of professional and experienced musicians of the Waikato/Bay of Plenty’s professional touring orchestra as she leads a regional tour this weekend. Brigitte – aka Britta – is leading Opus Orchestra’s regional tour to Hamilton, Tauranga and Rotorua from September 12-14. The young musician says she’s both excited and scared to be leading a professional orchestra with her challenging yet equally beautiful solo performance ‘Vieuxtemps – Violin Concerto No 5’. “I’m excited to build my experience and credibility as a soloist before my dream of further study and performance experience in Germany. “I’m scared to know if I can earn the respect of the very professional and experienced director/conductor and musicians of

Opus Orchestra.” Britta is performing alongside her 14-year-old brother Matthias, aka Matti, who will be playing in the cello section. With seven musically talented children, Britta’s parents Uwe and Viv say they never wondered if their children would be musical. “Music is a language that we spoke – a mother tongue – the children were immersed in the mother Solo violinist 18-year-old Brigitte Balzat is leading tongue and so absorbed the Opus Orchestra’s regional tour this weekend. language that is music from birth.” At the concerts, Culture and Heritage concert at Tauranga Boys’ College on SepMinister Christopher Finlayson will speak tember 13 at 7.30pm. A third concert is at of his support for future significant funding Rotorua’s Convention Centre on September of Opus as a regional orchestra. 14. Tickets range from $15-$40 and are The orchestra begins their tour in Hamavailable from Ticketek. Door sales are also ilton on September 12, with the Tauranga available. Children are free. By Zoe Hunter

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CAR FAIR – buy or sell any vehicle every Sunday at 11th Avenue Car park opposite Mad Butcher 8am-noon. Ph for more information 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz

PERMS - short hair incl cut and blow wave/ set, just $85, long hair extra. Ph 576 1703

Greerton area, Puppy Brown/ White Female Ref# 20559 Omokoroa area, DSH Ginger, Ref# 20560. If you have lost a pet, please phone the SPCA 07 578 0245

Free quotes. Ph Peter now 542 4291 or 0274 367 740

quotes all types of work done from kitchen splashbacks to full tiled bathrooms. Ph Nelson 021 609 289

tunnels, over bridges, rivers and see forgotten townships. Just a few seats left. Ph John’s Tours 576 9305

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

COME ON A DAY’S outing to Thames Orchid & Butterﬂy Gardens on Wed 17th. Ph Zealandier Tours 575 6425

computers COMPUTER GETTING you down? Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’s tuition, or advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183 FREE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you & don’t charge extra for travel. Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

entertainment TAURANGA ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW at the Racecourse, Cameron Rd. Sales and displays of orchids, clivias, bromeliads. 12-14 September, 10am - 4pm daily. $3 entry. TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING. Best buzz in the Bay! Gift vouchers available. Ph 574 8533 today

ﬁnance

FINANCE FOR YOU. FREE $300 grocery voucher with ALL loans over $4000. NO DEPOSIT Car, Personal and Debt Con. $5k at $45 p/w. Call 0800 899 879 or www.nzcg.co.nz.

for sale BRAND NEW large Persian rug. 5 months old in ex cond. Comes with 5 year written warranty, $600 o.n.o Ph Roger 027 235 1706 COLOUR PERMANENT - short hair incl cut and blow wave/ set, just $85, long hair extra. Ph 576 1703

RADIO CONTROLLED PLANE with HiTec Laser FM radio control and motor– all brand new – never ﬂown. Plane is Sport + Trainer Tri-40 ARF, wingspan 1580mm length 1160mm. Minor ﬁnal assembly required. Below cost at $200. Ph Graham 549 4006 TWO-SEATER COUCHES X2, great condition, really comfortable, selling as downsizing. Just $180 o.n.o. Ph or text Rose today 021 038 4938 or 07 560 3841

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

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WA S H I N G M A C H I N E front loader just $100 ONO. Ph 0274 827 200

LATE 70 YEAR OLD male looking for permanent partner was married for over 40 years. Last 9 years living on my own. Reply in writing to Beacon Box # 655 c/- PO Box 243 Whakatane 3158

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

housesitters HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE from 12 Jan to 30 Jan 2015, and from 24 Feb – end April 2015. 14 years housesitting experience in Tauranga, excellent references. Ph 027 302 8328 or evenings 543 3457

livestock AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses. Ph 0800 369 6269

lost & found SPCA FOUND - Gate Pa area, Tan male puppy 3mths Ref# 20556 Parkvale area, DSH Torti White Female cat Ref# 20557 Papamoa area, DSH Black/ White Cat Ref# 20558

APPLIANCE REPAIRS. For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician. BE READY for spring! Lawns mowed, prickles sprayed, all garden maintenance, general tidy ups. Quality work. Ph Steve 571 2295 or 021 0264 8265 BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 BRYCE DECORATING Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering. Quality work. Ph Wayne 579 5588 or 021 162 7052 CITY PROPERTY CARE lawn mowing, garden maintenance, tree pruning, hedge trimming, section tidy ups, pest control, affordable prices. Ph Philip 0800 334 453 a/h 544 5591 GUTTERING CLEAN and repairs moss removal. Experienced Certified Roofer.

HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 INSECT SCREENS Measure. Make. Mend. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 LAWN MOWING covering all of Tauranga. Experienced contractor, reliable service. Ph Chris 549 0446 or 027 200 8578 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 PAINTERS AVAILABLE for immediate start. Interior/exterior. Guaranteed workmanship. For free quotes ph Graeme today 022 0466 776 or 07 544 5234 PAINTERS; Husband and Wife team specialising in Interior Painting. For a quality ﬁnish with guaranteed workmanship please phone Stewart on 544 0538 or 021 929 976

transport DRIVING MISS DAISY – available for all! Special needs are catered for including assistance with a walker or wheelchair. Ask for us if you have an injury and have ACC subsidized transportation needs. Safe, friendly, reliable service. Ph Jackie from Driving Miss Daisy 552 6614

travel & tours “A A A” - CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TOTEM - Coach Trip, Show Ticket & Dinner - 28th Sept; Wairarapa Weekend Escape 10 to 13 Oct; Sound of Music Show - 14 Oct. Plus many more inspiring Tours. Door to Door. Free Newsletters. Ph The Hinterland Tours Team on 07 575 8118 AN OPPORTUNITY to take the ultimate rail cart tour, Taumarunui - Whangamomona. Travel through

NO.8 TOURS receive your free Newsletter, enjoy VIP pricing for great day and overnight tours throughout NZ. Ph 579 3981 TOURS FROM $25pp for 4 hours. Get a group together between 15 to 24 people and enjoy winter with friends. Phone Mt Classic Tours for more details 07 574 1779

venues FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Ph Tony 07 928 3676 or email tony@thesun.co.nz

wanted to rent HOLIDAY HOME WANTED to rent Waihi Beach, on or close to beach, sleeps 8-10. Approx Dec 28th - Jan 3rd. Careful family. Ph Claire 0274 827 200 or email Claire@thesun.co.nz

and ROOF PAINTING maintenance. Roofs rescrewed. Waterblasting, moss removal. Free quotes! Ph Mark 543 3670 or 021 0273 8840 ROOF REPAIRS metal or onduline gutters & down pipes clean or replacement chimney repairs. Certiﬁed Roofer over 30yrs experience Free quote. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TILER QUALIFIED TILER references available free

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Know your listing form This paperwork is a bit of a marathon these days – but it is a contract between yourself and the agency of your choice. Buyers of Damaged, Unloved & Unwanted Vehicles

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Read it through carefully – and know that you can seek independent professional advice and that you can change your mind if you’re not happy. Notice is to be given by 5pm the next working day after you receive your copy of the listing document. In general, most agencies have a clause that allows for an exclusive agency to rollover into a general agency once the exclusive timeframe has expired. This can cause conflict and potentially expose the vendor to double commission. The industry regulator, the Real Estate Agents Authority, and industry representative, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand, have collaborated on a rewritten clause to be voluntarily included in a listing contract that will exclude the rollover option and take away potential conflict in this area. Crockfords is in the process of implementing these changes as I type. It will provide clarity and reduce potential conflict. Exclusive or general agency? There is considerable preparation for getting a property to the market. Different agencies have varying

degrees of inclusive marketing options. Compare who is offering what. To get a quality representation with a committed salesperson, who will earn commission whether sold by themselves or another salesperson, I have to recommend exclusive agency. It’s important to choose your salesperson carefully – but by making a commitment to work exclusively with them, that commitment should be reciprocal. General agency is a free for all, where the winner takes all. There could be an initial flurry if we’re working with buyers, and then we get on with focus-

ing on our exclusive clients. There is rarely any marketing budget included in this agreement. By Shirley Wells, Crockford Real Estate

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Election thoughts Once again it’s time to consider who to vote for, to rule for another term. Many say the Church should not be involved with politics, but the truth is the Kings and Queens at one time approached the Church for sound advice. Sadly, this is not the case anymore; and now we find ourselves fighting an immoral governing body. It’s easy to become disillusioned, with the way many important referendums were totally ignored, but justice did prevail briefly when Labour lost because of this. We are told to pray for our govern-

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ment and support what is correct, but not remain silent when it is not. But done in the right manner, remember the prayer of agreement can change governments more than angry protests. The unsaved world has a different perspective than a true believer, a change of heart is more important than arguments. Sometimes it comes down to voting for the best we have at the moment, and then praying that God will guide the decisions they make so our nation can prosper in every way. Carefully select where your vote goes; it will be very important this time. Pastor Rod Collins, Living Word Faith Church

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Loneliness: a silent plague Loneliness has become a hot topic. Britain has been called the loneliness capital of Europe. Loneliness is of critical concern in New Zealand, especially among young people and the elderly. It is hard to believe that among the connected generation who have 50-plus friends on

Facebook, that loneliness is so prevalent. Social media can be great when it encourages face- to – face contact, but too often it leads instead to fear and isolation. A study of social media by the University of Michigan found that over-use of Facebook actually reduced life satisfaction. There is a close connection between loneliness and mental health issues. Loneliness sometimes

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leads to increased stress, depression, anxiety, paranoia, addiction and sadly even suicide. We need to realise social media is no substitute for face to face contact. There are two types of loneliness. Social Loneliness – a lack of caring friendships. The solution to this is to belong to a youth club, caring group or church fellowship. Then there is Soul loneliness. This is a deeper loneliness, what the great sociologist Durkheim called Anomie. It is like a cosmic loneliness. Since we are made to enjoy a relationship with a Loving God. This loneliness results from the fact that we are alienated from God. We are out of tune with God at the deepest level of our being. The solution to this is to know the joy of a relationship with Jesus. He said in John 10:10. “I have come that you may have life and have it to the full.” Let’s never under estimate the value of being a friend and having friends. Friends of Jesus and one another. By Rev Jim Wallace, St. Enoch’s Presbyterian Church

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Girls plan ‘off the grid’ classroom

A group of Te Puna scouts, leaders and adventurers went on a trip to Waitomo Caves on August 22-24. Here’s a snapshot of what they got up to. Enviro Club members Emily McCarthy, Sheridan Collins, and Sandalika Illangamudalige, with their concept drawings. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

It will be a classroom powered by solar, kept warm with thermal curtains and will be made out of two shipping containers. The “completely off-the-grid” classroom made out of two 20-foot steel boxes is Tauranga Girls’ College environmental committee’s next big idea to promote sustainability. Committee prefect Emily McCarthy says the 30-strong group is hoping their unique classroom will help make a positive impact on the environment. “We want to have things like solar panels, thermal curtains, and rain water collection so it can serve as an example to students about what they can do in their lives to live more sustainability, or just enjoy an alternative space. “We’re hoping for it to be fully off-the-grid not relying on electricity so reducing carbon emissions and we’re also hoping for it to have a rain water catchment system so we can catch all of the water that falls on the roof – which is normally wasted – and use it

to water the garden or wash paintbrushes and things like that.” Emily estimates the project will cost $7000 if they can find someone to donate the containers. So far, the group has raised $5000 through school galas and the help of two grants from the school and sustainable flooring organisation – Interface. “The Environmental Committee is pretty active in the school,” says Emily. “We always do a whole range of activities to promote environment because everyone on the committee is very passionate about ensuring that the world is a better place than when we found it. “We’re all really passionate about making some kind of impact and we thought this would be a really cool way to do that.” Once the project is complete, the committee will be entering their sustainability idea into the Neighbourhood Engineers Awards in October. To donate to the project, or to gift the committee with the shipping containers, email emccarthy@outlook.co.nz

Right: Kerry Hinkley, 11, happy on the intermediate abseil rockface.

Rose Catto, 10, emerges from a ‘squeeze’ in Zweiholen Cave.

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Find your voice at Papamoa soapbox Got nothing to do after you’ve ticked the boxes on Election Day? How about trying a community soapbox event in Papamoa to hone the speech skills and stretch the vocal chords?

to be strictly non-political.” Iain says the event is to promote the Evans Road Community Church car boot sale and Kiwi Toasters. “We’re looking for people to come along and speak. We’ll have people from Kiwi Toasters there to offer a bit of free tuition but basically it will be a quite lightKiwi Toasters – Te Puke’s hearted event.” toastmasters club – is hosting Iain says toastmasters has Amerithe soapbox at the Evans Rd can origins, challenging speakers Papamoa monthly car boot sale to persuade an audience in one on September 20. minute – so Kiwi Toasters is offering the challenge next weekend. “People may have wedding toast or a similar toast they’re working on for a future event, they could try to auctioneer off bric-a-brac, start debate on an issue which encourages someone else to reply, or help promote car boot items up for sale.” Iain says a free six-month Kiwi Toasters membership worth $60 up for grabs. People can book time to speak by calling Iain on 07 572 Kiwi Toastmasters members celebrating their club’s fifth birthday recently 2987 or roll up on the day, from 8am-11am. want the public to try out their soapbox event next weekend.

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The Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre is on the lookout for volunteers and foster parents to help with the organisation’s

Toasters spokesperson Iain Bibby is encouraging people to sign up for the event – they’ll be able to speak about any topic except the election, which is against Electoral Commission rules. “If you’ve ever been to London’s Hyde Park, famous for its Speakers’ Corner, it will be like this. “People can stand up and do a bit of speech of sorts. We’re going to try this on election day – but speeches will have

workload that peaks from November to January, with 20-30 baby birds coming in per day. With spring in the air, ducklings have already been brought

to ARRC and it’s predicted the centre will soon be inundated with baby birds and kittens. To foster home baby birds or kittens, call 07 579 9115

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A patrol after an excursion into Max’s Cave.

Dads and their children took to the sea last Sunday for a day of habour sailing at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club open day.

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