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Too corny for words Ah, summer. A time of bountiful fresh fruit and garden produce. There’s nothing like the crisp, flavoursome crunch of homegrown goodness.

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Corn is one of my favourites. Not only is it wholesome and full of vitamins, it also is a good colour substitute for canaries, if you are having trouble sourcing them. Okay, that’ll be the last crack at our feathered friends. Promise. Although I should just add one last comment from Mrs Gore who phoned to say that during the war she ate hedgehogs, horses and whales, but didn’t know what the meat was at the time. They weren’t told till after. She also pointed out there wouldn’t be enough meat on the bones of a canary to feed many people. Well, I guess not, if you’re accustomed to

a good helping of horse. But back to the corn. There needs to be a Code of Conduct for eating it. This occurred to me as the family was munching on fresh corn cobs. Some of the techniques displayed are a major concern. Personally, I think corn on the cob should always be eaten in rows of three or four, along the cob. This surely is the acceptable and logical way to do it. The Harmonica Method. When God genetically engineered corn, he designed nice straight rows, to be worked methodically along, left

to right (The Harmonica Method) starting from the narrow end, and eaten in rows of exactly three at a time, depending on the size of the kernels. The exception, of course, is when you are left with, say five rows. Then you have to decide whether to go for a three-and-two, or a four-and-one, or pig out on the whole five to finish. This sensible approach is also known as the Typewriter Method, depending on whether you eat on the return stroke or not. It is logical, tidy and the only way to go. But not so, according to my lovely wife, Claire, who prefers the Random Assault, which leaves the corn cob looking like it was hit by a shotgun at close range. Or dragged on a rope through the Avenues behind a Bay Hopper. Her cob looks resembles the French military – half the kernels are AWOL. Once the initial attack is over, she goes back for a second mauling. It’s like watching a feeding frenzy at

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As Rogers Rabbits takes in some much-needed RR – feeling the effects of the summer sun – we burrow into the archives to discover a ‘cobbled’ together piece expounding the joys of summer fruit and vege...notably corn. the waterhole on Animal Planet. In my clinically ordered and logical mind, this is appalling behaviour. I would like to hear from a psychologist on this. You’ll see the photo showing the poor molested cob looking more like a chess board, compared to the well gnawed Standard Three Row Harmonica approach in the other photo. My concern is this: What next? Unless as a society we keep some standards of order and precision, the whole of the civilised world will turn to chaos. Starting with corn. Next thing you know, people will be putting milk in their tea before removing the teabag, then all hell will break loose.

Surveying the munchers

So Rogers Rabbits conducted an extensive survey of corn munchers to find out what sort of eating habits are out there. The results are astounding. Other members of the family revealed that they use the Harmonica Method, but only two rows at a time. This is marginally acceptable, I suppose. But I’m sure three to four rows is the Internationally Accepted Standard for Corn Consumption. The real shocker was revealed by another friend. We’ll call her “K”. She employs the Otter System, in which the corn is eaten from the narrow end, around the entire circumference. This Ring Barking approach takes in about five or six kernels at a time, the last circuit ending at the big end. This, I found quite disturbing, especially since she spends a lot of her time moulding the minds of impressionable young adults. Among the Sun team, Steph confessed to not having much of a system, and her lack of commitment to any technique indicates some concerns. We found it hard to categorise Steph’s “Sort Of Harmonica” approach, which involved quite a lot of deviation from the rows. Kym is a classic Ring Barker, although she doesn’t like the categorisation. She prefers to describe it as “Circumnavigating.” Mandy also defies classification, so we’ve made one especially for her. She’s a Half-Cob Four-Row Harmonica Squirter, preferring to break the cob to eat half at a time and enjoys the squishy kernels squirting. Disturbing. Julie, thank goodness, displayed all the critical signs of a well-disciplined Standard Typewriter approach, although again the tendency to two rows, not three, was an area for concern. But she was unwavering in commitment to the Typewriter Technique. (We suspect her corn cobs go “ding” at the end, so she can push the carriage return lever.) This left me wondering if there are any other abnormal techniques out there. Drop me a line, brian@thesun.co.nz, fax 571 1116 or Rogers Rabbits, PO Box 240, Tauranga.

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Travel smart and safe The advice from Tauranga travel agency owner David Cull is straightforward: “Seek the advice of your travel doctor.”

Travel safely and with knowledge – you don’t have to travel in fear and you don’t have to avoid it. Despite the Zika virus scare, despite it spreading to Peru and reports out of the USA that the virus can be transmitted through sex, New Zealanders are still travelling. “No-one’s cancelled their arrangements yet,” says travel agent David. “However, I am sure people will be quite vigilant, avoid areas of concern and look to alternative destinations. People understandably like to avoid issues like Zika if they can.” In Brazil, Zika has risen to what’s been described as “explosive and alarming new levels”. The Zika virus infection itself isn’t severe. It’s described as a mild febrile viral illness. In other words, it causes fever and joint pain. But the real menace is for pregnant women and woman who may be pregnant. The mosquito-born virus has been linked

to a severe foetal deformity called microcephaly. It could be the cause of children being born with unusually small heads and brains, in turn causing irreversible neurological damage and developmental problems. The Tauranga medical officer of health, Dr Phil Shoemack, recommends local women who know they are pregnant or maybe pregnant to delay travel to Zika-affected areas of the South Pacific and equatorial and Central America. Dr Shoemack says that New Zealanders headed to the region should also take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of being bitten by the aedes aegypti (the yellow fever mosquito). Unlike New Zealand mosquitoes, it’s a daytime blood sucker. That means Kiwi travellers taking and using a DEET based insect repellent – DEET

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being diethyltoluamide or the most common active ingredient in an insect repellent. Travellers should also take practical steps to reduce being bitten, such as wearing longsleeved clothing. “That’s probably a difficult message when you are travelling to a tropical destination, but not totally insurmountable,” says Dr Shoemack. Talk to your accommodation provider before travel, and try to choose somewhere that has good fly screens on the windows or mosquito nets over the bed. Dr Shoemack also suggests tapping into local knowledge. “Locals will know where the mosquitoes are worst. Best to take their advice and stay away from those areas.” David says people are comparing it to the Ebola virus. “But a lot of the countries where Ebola is prevalent aren’t destinations of choice for many Kiwis.” This is a little different, adds David, because Brazil is a popular destination. “And likewise surrounding countries.” Harvey World Travel is just getting into its travel selling season. “And with the Olympics in Brazil in August, it will be interesting to see the level of interest.” David thought bookings might open up with Air New Zealand’s new direct flights to Rio de Janeiro. “But the service is relatively new.” Like the travellers, the travel agent is playing a waiting game.

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Commemorating Waitangi A special dawn service at Mount Drury remembering the signing of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi is one of the key events planned for the region’s Waitangi Day commemorations this Saturday.

Heritage, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council to support the service. Tauranga’s roads and public transport network will be busy during the weekend, with people advised to plan their travel in advance and allow extra time. Road closures will be in place on Marine Parade from Grace Ave to Pacific Ave on Saturday, February 6, from 5am-10am. There are many ways to celebrate New Zealand’s cultural diversity this Waitangi Day, with community events held throughout the city,

The Waitangi Day Dawn Service 2016 is at Hopukiore (Mount Drury) from 6.30am on Saturday, February 6. The service starts with a karakia (blessing) by tangata whenua (people of the land) followed by a community service and open forum, giving participants an opportunity to share their thoughts about Waitangi Day. The significant date marks 176 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, when representatives of the British Crown met with more than 500 Maori chiefs in Waitangi, Northland, to sign what is considered to be New Zealand’s founding document. Each year in Tauranga, local kaumatua and kuia (elders), supported by rangatahi (young people) and clergy from community church groups, have joined together on Waitangi Day for a dawn service. The event was initiated by Maori elders and members of the Tauranga Moana District Maori Council in the late 1970s, and continues to play a significant part in Tauranga’s historical heritage. The organising committee has received funding from the Ministry of Culture and

including concerts, family entertainment, theatre and sports events. The Greerton Family Festival 2016 is at Greerton Village School on February 6 from 10.30am-3pm, with a free sausage sizzle and hangi for event-goers who pre-bought their tickets. The free family fun day, hosted by Journey Restorative Trust, will feature lifesized foosball, a five-metre jousting ring, giant water slide, live entertainment, food vendors, games and children’s activities. For a list of all Waitangi Day events in Tauranga, visit www.mysummer.co.nz and click on the ‘My Tauranga’ tab. Zoe Hunter

Exploding paint cans added a bit of extra interest to the suspicious trailer fire under the Tauranga Harbour Bridge on Monday afternoon, says Tauranga Fire Brigade senior station officer Mania Durham. “There was a whole lot of spray cans and stuff, so there was a few little explosions going off when we got there,” says Mania. Items inside the trailer led to suspicions that someone was living inside it. “There was clothing and a mattress and whole lot of other stuff pointing to a homeless person living in there.”

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The latest drop in Fonterra’s forecast payout is a further blow to farmers, heightening concerns about not only their incomes but also their personal welfare, says Federated Farmers’ Bay of Plenty Dairy chairperson Steve Bailey. Last week, Fonterra announced a drop in its farmgate milk price for the 2015/2016 season from $4.60 per kgMS to $4.15 per kgMS. That figure is well below the cost of production for many farmers and has potential economic ramifications for not just farmers and their staff but for employment and businesses in the provinces too.

Hammers and nail in BOP House building is through the roof – at its highest level since mid-2004. Latest building consent statistics tell us nearly 1700 houses, worth $1 billion nationally, were approved for construction. That was up $184 million or 22 per cent for the same period the previous year. The Bay of Plenty had one of the largest increases. The number of new houses consented in 2015 in BOP was 1901 – up 489 or 35 per cent, according to the latest figures from Statistics New Zealand.

As Bay of Plenty regional councillors head back for 2016, it is time to reflect on 2015.

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around managing their costs, and in particular the outrageous staff increases. The council is full of bureaucrats who write reports but do little in active environmental betterment. Has anyone listened – well no, and to be fair I didn’t expect them to.

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Where can our readers go to look after the rescue penguins found in trouble on Bay of Plenty beaches? Mauao Area Wildlife Trust offers the option of adopting a little blue penguin, which helps trustees to protect the penguin population at Mount Maunganui by protecting and enhancing their habitats. There is an estimated 800 penguins nesting on Mauao, about 200 on Moturiki Island (Leisure Island) and an estimated 400 on Rabbit Island (Motuotau). Many penguins were washed ashore Mount Main Beach battered and bruised in the recent Tropical Cyclone Victor, with the big waves proving difficult for adult penguins to hunt and feed and lifethreatening for the fledglings. Adopting a penguin doesn’t give a free pass to take the penguin home like Hilary did with her rescue penguin named Doby, although she did do a fine job

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Passion for written words Guy Hobson came as a package deal. Him and 65 boxes of books. That’s damn near 3000 books. All the way from Leicestershire via Auckland to Tauranga. “There’s 30 years of serious addiction going on here,” says Guy. But it was a non-negotiable thing. One did not come without the other. The complete package being Guy, his one man library and a teenage daughter. His partner, Afa, shares Guy’s passion for books and reading, and was able to bring two daughters of her own to the mix. Thankfully, fortunately, she has accepted Guy, the books and it seems, a proposal. They all love a good read, although Guy’s daughter has asked him not to leave her all those books when he dies. But this is not about love of the flesh kind, of the heart. It is about love of the written word. One man’s love of books. Well, it’s both, but more about books. “I can remember my stand-out book

as a kid: ‘Wind In the Willows’ that my parents gave to me when I was about four. I still have it. “It remains a treasured possession. I read it a lot.” And yes, he does remember reading by torchlight under the covers at night. He read all the usual kids’ stuff before discovering science fiction, and before discovering “much better things, like all sorts of different authors”. It was only when he hooked into more cerebral things at university that he started collecting. “I studied medieval history and archaeology so there was a heavy focus on books and I still have a lot of those books.” He’s been buying ever since. Then last Saturday, when New Zealand was on the cusp of an international Sevens title, when a final tilt at the Pakistan cricketers was on offer and the ASB Stadium roared to jetsprints, Guy was elsewhere. At the Mt Maunganui Lionesses book fair. To read the full story, visit www.theweekendsun.co.nz; Search ‘Passion for written words’. Hunter Wells

Do the hot pools need an upgrade? Tauranga City Council is seeking public feedback on a request by operator Bay Venues Ltd to give the Mount Hot Pools a $530,000 facelift. The money is in two parts – $300,000 allocated as a ballpark figure in the 2015/2016 budget, plus $200,000 originally slated for a Baywave solar power project that won’t be happening because it was

found to be uneconomic. The hot pools are making money and BVL, in its report to council, says it wants to lift the tired and dilapidated pools to a ‘must visit’ status. Independent customer surveys taken in 2014 found the weak spots are the changing rooms and the pools’ failure to capitalise on the wider surrounds.

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Pato Entertainment presents One Love 2016 at Tauranga Domain this Waitangi Weekend, February 6-7. Photo: James Sales Photography.

More than 15,000 reggae lovers from across the world are heading to town for the One Love Festival this Waitangi Weekend.

Presented by Pato Entertainment, the fourth annual festival is bringing the world’s biggest reggae bands to the Tauranga Domain this Saturday and Sunday. Director Pato Alvarez says with the crowds doubled on 2015, this year’s One Love will be one of the biggest festivals ever staged in Tauranga. “We always knew One Love would be huge. The team’s been putting in 15-18 hour days at the moment. “This is what we do, because we love what we’re doing.” The official line-up has now been released and Saturday sees

performances by Herbs, Swiss, Third World, Che Fu, Nesian Mystik, Collie Buddz, Three Houses Down, Sons of Zion, Kora and J Boog. On Sunday, the good vibrations continue with Paua, 1814, Ardijah, Tomorrow People, Fiji, Sammy J, House of Shem, Katchafire and Common Kings. “Organising set times was pretty hard because all these bands are big,” explains Pato. “It was hard to choose the opening acts – no-one should be opening because everyone deserves to be headlining. “Saturday is also Bob Marley’s birthday. All the bands on the bill received offers to play elsewhere but they have chosen to be part of One Love, and that means a lot to us.” With plenty of love for reggae lovers, Pato says there should also be a tonne of love shown to local business and services this weekend too. Along with creating 250 jobs for people during the festival, Pato reckons up to $4 million

could be injected into Tauranga’s during the next two days. “If 10,000 people each spend $400 on restaurants, bars, supermarkets, taxis and shops, that’s $4 million injected into the economy,” he explains. “We already know the city’s accommodation has been fully booked out for the past couple of weeks, some people are having to stay in Rotorua because they can’t get a room.” Once again, festival goers will also be helping children in need of love, with $1 from each ticket sold being donated to Tauranga’s Homes of Hope Charitable Trust. “They are an amazing foundation which ensures children have an opportunity to grow up in a safe, stable environment,” says Pato. “We’re very proud to be working alongside them again.” Pato Entertainment presents One Love at Tauranga Domain this Waitangi Weekend, from February 6-7. For more information visit: www.onelovefestival.co.nz

Getting tourists to stay longer and spend more Tourism in the Bay is booming. It’s in part due to lots of events happening. It’s also due to an eight per cent growth of international visitors arriving in NZ from last year. Once we have attracted tourists into the Bay, we need to inform them of what’s available so they want to stay longer. More tourists are becoming comfortable with searching for information and purchasing over the internet – I’m one of them. But we can’t just rely on internet – not yet anyway. The retiring babyboomer population is currently the most lucrative tourist segment. They are becoming more tech savvy, but research shows they generally still like the personal touch when making purchasing decisions. I believe physical i-Site buildings are still relevant

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To the top and back again Climbing up Mauao in formal attire for a friend’s wedding at the summit is one of Hilary Price’s fondest memories of walking up the iconic mountain. But the Homes of Hope chief executive officer won’t be wearing a nice frock when she attempts More FM’s Mount Everest Challenge 2016. From February 5 to March 25, participants are challenged to climb Mount Maunganui 38 times in 50 days – the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest. As the recipient charity of this year’s event, Homes of Hope has registered a team to take up the 50-day challenge.

“I’ve gone around but I haven’t been up for quite some time,” admits Hilary. “But we have gone up regularly in the past. “In fact we hosted some young friends who got married up the top, so we walked up there in our paraphernalia. “The bridal outfit with the walking shoes on and a quick change at the top and bubbles in the backpack. That was probably 20 years ago.” Hilary says the funds will go towards helping Bay of Plenty children who have had the misfortune of being abused and/or neglected. “We’re hoping if this event raises a significant amount, we might be able to put a proportion of that towards the capital of the properties which stands in longevity for the needs of children in the city,” says Hilary. “It’s just wonderful to be giving our charity not only the much-needed financial support but also just an opportunity for the community to be out there enjoying our beautiful environment, keeping fit all for a great cause.” The challenge can be completed individually or in teams. To register, visit givealittle.co.nz/ event/mounteverestchallenge16/ For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ morefmmounteverestchallenge/ If you are a participant and would like to promote your team or individual effort, email an 80-word blurb and high-resolution photo to newsroom@thesun.co.nz Zoe Hunter

Homes for Hope volunteers Jennifer, 15, and Lynne Matthews are going to participate in the event. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Monitoring compliance across the region The Bay of Plenty Regional Council supports the sustainable development of the region through managing the effects of people’s use of freshwater, geothermal, land, air and coastal resources. To do this, it uses a variety of regulatory and non-regulatory tools to manage the environmental impacts of activities, including rules and resource consents developed under the Resource Management Act. As part of this work the regional council monitors compliance, with more than 5400 resource consents held across the region. We need to do this because significant noncompliance can lead to environmental damage. It is not primarily about enforcement, although this may be an outcome, but is more about encouraging good use of environmental resources. The monitoring process also raises awareness with consent holders and landowners about the level of environmental management that is required. It allows early detection of activities that may be harming the environment so they can be acted upon.

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Drumming with granddad When Neville Corson learned to play the drums in Boy Scouts, World War II had just begun. Seven decades later, his 15-year-old grandson was asked to start learning the musical instrument over dinner. Neville joined the Royal New Zealand Army at age 15 and was put into the Navy band. “I think it was our third day... we were all parade on the parade grounds in our new uniforms and this man he came out the front and said, ‘How many of you can play a bugle or musical instrument?’ “A few put their hands up and he said, ‘Right report to the gunnery officer, you’re now in the band.” Now the 79-year-old Katikati resident’s grandson is part of his drum corp for the 23rd Paeroa Highland Games and Tattoo at Paeroa Domain on Saturday, February 13. During WWII, a teenage Neville went to Ionia, Greece, in 1953 when a tidal wave and large earthquakes battered the ancient region of central coastal Anatolia in present-day Turkey. “I was sent there to go and do the dirty work. We had to clean up all the bodies and that sort of thing,” says Neville. He feels lucky his teenage grandson only has to worry about the co-ordination of marching and drumming at the same time. Neville has since taught drumming in the New Zealand Airforce Cadets NZ Army Cadets, City of Auckland Corp and joined the NZ Artillery Band for 15 years. He has recently put together a drumming corp of drummers from Morinsville, Hamilton, Thames, Auckland and Papamoa for the annual Paeroa Highland Games and Tattoo on February 13. The Papamoa drummers include his grandson Joshua Bennett and friend Ronan Solomon, 15. To read the full story, go to www.theweekendsun.co.nz; Search ‘Joshua drumming for granddad’. Zoe Hunter

Ronan Solomon and Joshua Bennett, 15. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

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It also preyed on Kevin’s mind so he raised it over a beer at the weekend. “I just said I had seen this thing on Friday night and you will think I am weird. Jim’s face dropped and he said he had seen it too.” No, Jim doesn’t believe in UFOs. “But this made me wonder.” Kevin is more open-minded. “There could be something out there. We don’t know.” Tauranga Airport was unable to shed any light on the sightings. But when Jim got to work this week one of his colleagues suggested it could have been a Chinese lantern. But it’s not confirmed. The sightings remain a mystery. There have been some famous and controversial New Zealand sightings, such as the unidentified flying objects observed off the coast of Kaikoura in 1978. The remarkable thing about those sightings is whatever was flying around that night wasn’t just observed, it showed up on radar and was caught on film. Hunter Wells

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An unbreakable bond After all, it’s been five years; a whole five years. “She’s eyeing him differently,” says one observer. Then Jazz takes a few tentative steps towards Michael Sykes. Everyone’s watching, everyone’s anxious and hoping. “Yeah, that’s her,” says Michael. Then Jazz breaks into a trot and launches at Michael. Her front paws connect at the chest, she’s at full, adoring stretch and licking him to a sheen. These were the emotion-charged scenes at the Te Puke dog pound where Rotorua builder and pig hunter Michael is reunited with his “beautiful Jazz” – a yellow kelpie/greyhound cross – after five long years. “Amazing, eh bro? I can’t get over it.” Michael’s rubbing Jazz’s ears and slapping her rump. Jazz is snuffling, fussing and licking anything within tongue range. Five years man and dog have been separated. Five long years. “It’s like being reunited with your brothers and sisters who’ve lived in Australia all that time,” says Michael. Does it feel that good? “Well she is important. Jazz is a pig dog, she fed the family.” Michael is one of those delightfully stoic Kiwi blokes whose half-smile is one for every moment and every purpose. If he’s feeling the love, he doesn’t show it. But he talks the love. “There’s a special bond between a hunter and his dogs. You like to repay them for the joy you get out of hunting. “Of course I owe her.” Michael recalls the day she went missing. Jazz and her mother disappeared into a gorge after a big pig. He found the mother six weeks later.

“She had been badly ripped up by the pig. Jazz was a lot tougher on the pigs so I presumed she had also been injured and hadn’t made it.” Michael went back to the gorge every day for two weeks searching and calling. But nothing. To read the full story, visit theweekendsun. co.nz; Search ‘Jazz and Mike’s unbreakable bond’. Hunter Wells

on Wednesday 10th February Michael Sykes and Jazz. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

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Seafood with a side of art Music, art and fine cuisine can define a community’s culture and form a sense of connection and unity.

Along with vendors offering seafood chowder, raw fish salads, salt and pepper squid, kina, mussels, oysters, and more – the festival will also feature music, children’s entertainment, and art exhibitions. Maketu artist Robyn Williams has exhibited her A large variety of musicians, artists and chefs will contemporary Maori art at the festival for the last bring the community together at the ninth annual Maketu Kaimoana Festival at Maketu Sports Ground three years. The 37-year-old artist has been painting since this Waitangi Day. primary school, and enjoys keeping Maori legends Rotary Club of Maketu president David Campbell and whakapapa (genealogy) alive with her artwork. says the seafood festival is the “For me it’s about keeping it alive and it’s a big major annual fundraiser for the form of communication. Rotary Club of Maketu, with all “It’s probably one of the proceeds going to helping most important things in the community. the marae when it comes to “Over the years the storytelling because you have festival has generated that visual to reiterate what quite a substantial has been said to you from amount of money to kaumatuas (elders).” support charities like the While Robyn enjoys fire brigade, coastguard, exhibiting her art at the and surf lifesaving club. festival, she also enjoys “We reach beyond snacking on some of the Maketu to our seafood. neighbouring villages “I always go for scallops, including Pukehina, panfried on skewers,” says Pongakawa, Paengaroa, Robyn. which have benefited The Kaimoana Festival is from our fundraising.” at Maketu Sports Ground be l il w s Robyn William ninth David says they on Waitangi Day, February Maketu artist e th at artwork have raised close to 6, from 12pm-6pm. ival. exhibiting her Kaimoana Fest u et ak Tickets are available at $200,000 during annual M www.eventfinda.co.nz the nine years.

Te Puke Art Society’s ‘Inspired’ exhibition Come and get inspired with the Te Puke Art Society, which is hosting its first exhibition for the year in Tauranga this month. Thirty works appear in the society’s ‘Inspired’ exhibition, which is now on display at The Incubator in the Historic Village on 17th Avenue until February 18. The exhibition features a range of watercolour, acrylic, oil, Liquitex and pencil works, which have been created by 14 talented members of the Te Puke Art Society. “This exhibition does the whole gamut, with subjects ranging from the funky to animals, as well as the abstract to the super realistic,” says committee member Jill Batty. The 14 exhibitors whose works appear

An acrylic landscape painted by Te Puke Art Society member Steven Clark.

in ‘Inspired’ also range in age, from thirties up to seventies, and includes well-known Bay artist Steven Clark, who

specialises in landscape paintings of Rotorua mountains and lakes. “Steven is very well known for his wonderfully realistic artworks which he draws purely from memory, they’re just absolutely stunning,” says Jill. “The Te Puke Art Society is just so proud of these members and the works they’ve created, we’re very excited to be sharing their talents with the community.” The society hosts three exhibitions a year at its space in Te Puke’s Constables Gallery, but this is the first time they have exhibited outside of their patch. The Te Puke Art Society ‘Inspired’ exhibition is now on display at The Incubator in the Historic Village until Thursday, February 18.

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Country fun for everyone Alpaca, cattle, horses, sheep, tractors and machinery, home baking and preserves – all sorts of country fun for everyone will be bursting out of Uretara Domain at Katikati’s A&P Show this Sunday.

Cattle competitions will include dairy as well as beef, and children will show off their calf club calves. Plus, the hugely popular cow milking contest is back. “There’s no machine, just you and your hands. It’s a great event,” says Louellen. Plus, wood-chopping is The traditional returning – and joins the Teen Annie home industries section is enjoying G il l from Walton too many traditional agricultural k out a mass a revival now people are getting back to prizes at 20 of and pastoral events coupled 15’s K basics and growing their own fruit and with modern attractions – A&P Show atikati vegetable – and the baking competitions d offering entertainment for cattle comp airy et are hot again too. it io n s. young and old. And the photographic competition Katikati A&P Show has entries displayed in the home president Louellen Davies says industries hall. the equestrian competitions “This year, with sponsorship are very popular and this year from Avanza, the wood children as young as four-and-achopping will take place half will compete in the lead in the form of ongoing rein section. match race demonstrations “The Katikati show is a Horse of throughout the day, The Year qualifying show; so we have organised by Val Baker additional sections for first-year ridden ponies, saddle hunter ponies, riding from The Katikati horses and saddle hunters. Axemen’s Association. “The sheep event racing is a must Don’t forget the lolly to watch; those sheep are quick off scramble in the pony ring the mark and certainly make at 12.30pm. you smile.” “And last not least, there’s And children will be spoilt Yabuuchi Takeaki, a visiting always the bar underneath for choice with Bumper Balls, Japanese agricultural student, the old oak tree.” enjoys trying his hand at the Frozen Theatre, side shows Gates open 9am this cow milking competition at last and merry-go-rounds, while Sunday, February 7, year’s Katikati A&P Show. adults can enjoy a variety of at Uretara Domain, trade shows. Major St, Katikati.

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Tips for a low maintenance garden If you’re after a low maintenance garden that looks snazzy, then all you need are some pots, stones, a weed mat and a selection of your favourite plants. I have never been the green finger type and could not tell you what species of plants are in my garden. With the help of my dad, I placed some weed matting down on my garden and then covered it with some white stones. Then we got some black pot, and placed red and yellow roses with potting mix in them. These now sit on the white stone and look quite stunning. These items can be purchased at any store that sells gardening supplies. I got mine from Bunnings. It took me about 30 minutes to put the garden together, my garden is on the smaller side, and now all I have to do it water the pots a couple of times a week. Letitia Atkinson

Kiwi gardens heat up as more gardeners opt for chilli bushes

New Zealand home improvement retailer Mitre 10 is seeing the popularity of chilli bushes rise this summer as Kiwis try their hand at growing their own spices.

The company has already seen a double-digit increase on sales from this time last year, despite late-February being when chilli sales typically peak – a sign that Kiwis are getting to grips with the high-yield, low-maintenance crop. Mitre 10 general manager marketing Dave Elliott has a number of theories as to why chilli bushes are experiencing an explosion of popularity. “Kiwis are a lot more conscious of where their food is coming from,” says Dave. They are favouring fresh produce and realising the efficiency of homegrown herbs and vegetables. It’s actually very simple to give it a go at home and a lot more convenient to have a ready supply of your commonly used, or favourite, herbs and spices at hand. “It’s also a reflection of our culture. We’re increasingly diverse and so are our lives, right down

to what we’re cooking. Nowadays cuisine that was once somewhat exotic is commonplace, and so we are cooking with a greater variety of ingredients and experimenting with different flavours – chilli is particularly popular for that. “Added to this is the fact that chillies are very easy to grow, whether they’re in a container or a garden. They’re relatively pest- and disease-resistant and they’re a high-yielding crop. They’ve got all the ingredients for a popular plant.” Dave also has advice for gardeners wanting to try growing chilli bushes for themselves. “You’ve got to wait until after the final frost to plant them, so anytime from late-September through until-February is fine, and typically the harvest is late summer through to early autumn. “The plants need to be north-facing as they like plenty of sunshine, and you need to be careful not to overdo the watering. They need staking as they mature – sheep pallets and nitrogen are a great means of keeping them well fed. “Also while they’re typically treated as annuals they are actually perennials so with the right care, and in warm regions, their life can be extended for a second season.”

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Embracing bromeliads in the Bay It was enough to sway me. “Great indoors,” said the blurb. “They have few needs and very few problem pests.” Love them. Almost maintenance and responsibility free. An ideal bloke’s house plant it would seem.

Tom Slee – a man and his bromeliads.

And while we are moaning about the hot sweaty weather, bromeliads are thriving. Bromeliads have such a following there is a Tauranga Bromeliad Club, which in turn holds an open day. Plants for sale and heaps of advice and information on bromeliads from those in the know. And that’ll be held next Wednesday, February 10, at the Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club, Keith Allen Dr, Sulphur Point. So what’s the fascination with bromeliads? “Some put out really spectacular flowers, quite unlike any other flowers,” says Tauranga Bromeliad Club member Lynley Breeze. “And some of those flowers will last eight, nine or 10 months.” Like the ‘parrot plant’ – tilliandsia punctulata. “Only a parrot could boast as many bright colours,” says Lynley. “They really are quite stunning.” Then there are the leaves, the foliage; from needle-thin to broad and flat, symmetrical to irregular, spiky to soft and widely patterned through shades of maroon, green and gold. Varieties may have leaves with red, yellow, white and cream variations. Others may be spotted with purple, red, or cream, while others have different colours on the tops and bottoms of the leaves. And the vrieseas, which have the head of a snake. “Not spectacular – but they have a fabulous leaf pattern all year-round and they look very striking in the garden.” Those attending the open day will have the opportunity to buy a variety of bromeliads that aren’t readily available and at competitive prices.

And look at Tom and Heather Slee’s Otumoetai garden – bromeliads love the Bay of Plenty. Embrace bromeliads at the Tauranga Bromeliad Club’s open day, at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boar Club, Sulphur Point, next Wednesday, February 10, from 12.30pm-2.30pm. Free entry, free parking and spot prizes.

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“We can do fencing, garden irrigation, lawn mowing and garden maintenance.” Debbie says Paul knows everything there is to know about trees. “He’s been in the business 27 years, learning his trade in Christchurch – his inner passion is stump-grinding – he loves it.” Paul and Debbie Ryder are specialists Meanwhile, Debbie has worked in tree care and property alongside Paul for 10 years. maintenance and have “I’ve do the groundwork started their new and the clean-up, to business in Tauranga make sure everything to help solve is spotless when we property owners’ leave.” backyard dilemmas. Available “We offer removal, six-days-apruning and week, call shaping, them today height for a free restriction quote. maintenance, “We can also stump grinding, Paul and Debbie Ryder are do emergency mulching and Tauranga’s new tree care and jobs, including firewood,” property maintenance specialists. fallen trees.” says Debbie.

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How well trained is your dog?

It seems like a very simple question, but it all depends on what you expect from your dog! A good working dog needs to obey every command as soon as it is issued without question, similarly for a dog doing competition agility or obedience. That is if you are looking to win any ribbons! However, for your average fur child, the commands taught to them depend on what is considered most important to the owner. Our labradoodle Kylie is a star at leaving food, but not so good at dropping the ball! As keeping hold of a toy is not as important as “not eating tasty titbits on the beach that may contain fish hooks”. We have let it slide. We have some owners whose

dog willingly goes into their crate at human meal times. This means no problems with scrounging for food, but the dog doesn’t actually know the leave command. Walking to heel is very important to some, especially those of us with medium to large dogs, but is often not taught to small dogs that can’t pull their owner over and can easily be picked up if misbehaving. Meanwhile, some dogs are fantastic trick dogs, and will roll over, play dead and high five without a second thought. We reinforce sit and stay with all the dogs that come into daycare, as those are important if we give out treats, and when we come and go into the play areas. ‘Off ’ and ‘No’ are also some of our favourite commands!

So when thinking about how well trained a dog is, remember it is very subjective to the owner and their priorities – not necessarily what the dog chooses!

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No-one really knows how they know The cat comes for breakfast every morning at 8.10am. She’s been doing that for eight years. You make an appointment with the vet for 8.05am Monday. Three minutes to get the cat in the cage and the

car, and two minutes to drive to the vet. available, and locking the cat in the lounge for the night with the cat cage Monday comes. No cat. just outside the door. She also says a They know. No-one knows how they towel or blanket over the cage may know, but they know. calm them. It doesn’t matter how you make the Getting said cat to the vet can also be appointment with the vet, the cat is traumatic. The cat screams when she aware of what you’ve done. goes in the cage. Every cat owner knows She screams along saying the word ‘vet’ over the road to the vet’s. the phone means you She screams in the won’t see any sign of your waiting room at darling within an hour of the vets. Then she the appointment, but how gets in to see the do they know you’ve vet, purrs, and made an appointment cuddles him. by text or email? The biggest Local vet nurse Gemma freak-outs are after Hutchison says a lot of surgery when staff people comment on this. attempt to transfer “I do not know how they the animal back to know, but they do. Maybe their own cage to go Ashla, like many cats, knows home. Of the gashes we’re sending off vibes when her human has booked received, Gemma because we want them to an appointment with The be around.” says: “We like to Gemma suggests making Vet, in this case Grant McKay call them our ‘vet from Welcome Bay Vet Clinic. nursing stripes’”. the earliest appointment

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Pet Perfect is a monthly feature in The Weekend Sun and we want to see your pets. Send your cute animal snaps to editorials@thesun.co.nz or post them on our Facebook page, facebook.com/ theweekendsun.co.nz for a chance to be published and win a prize.

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Foreign matter: When pets’ curiosity gets them in trouble Dogs and cats are naturally curious and playful, but sometimes their curiosity gets the better of them and they swallow objects – called foreign bodies – that can be potentially harmful. For example, bones, avocado stones, fish hooks, batteries and corn cobs. While many of these things pass through the intestinal tract without incident, they can get stuck and may cause lifethreatening problems. Animals with ingested foreign bodies generally feel unwell. They often stop eating, are depressed and have vomiting and occasionally diarrhoea. If a foreign body is suspected, x-rays and ultrasound are used to confirm the diagnosis and locate where exactly the object is, then surgery is required to remove the offending object. In general, foreign bodies are straightforward to treat and have a good outlook if they are diagnosed early. Sometimes linear foreign bodies, such as string and cords, which are more common in cats, can be more challenging and create problems when one end becomes lodged and the remainder of the foreign body is propelled along the intestine.

Not all animals with foreign bodies are unwell. Recently, we saw Ava, a two-yearold cat whose owners noticed a lump in her stomach that didn’t disappear for a couple of weeks. Ava was her usual happy self with a good appetite and no vomiting. At our Tauranga clinic she had an ultrasound scan which confirmed the presence of a foreign body in her stomach but it appeared that food was still able to

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pass through to the intestine which is why she was not unwell. Ava went on to have surgery to remove 24 hair ties from her stomach that had formed a tangled mass! She spent a night in hospital recovering and then was discharged the following day. So having a pet is like having a toddler in the house – be vigilant!

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Servicing the Bay’s growth spurt Pyes Pa – it’s a growing area that, according to Statistics New Zealand, has doubled in size since 2013. But while the Bay’s new and relocating residents were well-catered for in terms of housing and schools, something was missing: A centre to service the locals. Enter Pyes Pa Shopping Centre, a $15 million development, which will be anchored by a major supermarket and an aquatic centre. With the shops almost fully tenanted, the Shopping Centre is expected to become a new hub for the area. “We call it a service centre and the reason is because of diverse tenants we have in there,” says Ray White Commercial’s Rob Pinny. His role has been to find the tenants for their new spaces, as well as co-ordinate with the architect and

developers in terms of layout of the new businesses. “The wait is over for local people, who do not have to go to Greerton or Central City. They can call in on the way home. We are focusing on what would work there and this has definitely filled the gap in this developing area.” The shopping centre has the locals well covered for restaurants, fast food, medical, fitness and health and beauty services, which include Flex Gym, Thai Palace Restaurant, Pyes Pa Pharmacy, First Hearing Centre, Top Kids Early Childcare, Body in Motion Physiotherapy, TLC Hairdressing, Timeless Nails and Beauty, Dentist, Fez Kebab, Matakite (Japanese cuisine), Taste of China and much more. The centre also boasts 190 free carparks for easy of shopping. “Locals are extremely pleased to see the complex open for business and cannot wait for the shops that are waiting for council consent to open.”

Ray White Commercial’s Rob Pinny. Inset: Body in Motion, one of the many business at the new centre.

Biking around your Bay of Plenty neighbourhood While the Shopping Centre boasts numerous free carparks (nearly 200), why not see Pyes Pa on two wheels? As February is Bike Month, locals are getting on their bikes to celebrate the annual programme that encourages New Zealanders to enjoy cycling. Bike Wise is a national cycling programme run by the New Zealand Transport Agency that promotes cycling as a fun, healthy and safe way to travel. NZTA’s national cycling manager Dougal List is looking forward to seeing more people out and about on their bikes. “We are dedicated to making cycling

a bigger part of the way Kiwis get around, Bike Wise is a fantastic way for Kiwis to enjoy fun and safe cycling, so we’re really looking forward to seeing the country get involved. “We have a target of more than 10 million more cycling trips by 2019, and we’re hoping that Bike Wise will encourage more people to jump on their bikes to help us reach this milestone. “Cycling is a great way to bring people together, something you can do with family, friends or work colleagues. “It’s the 14th year of Bike Wise and we know more and more Kiwis are on board so we’re hoping it’s the biggest one yet!” The full calendar of cycling events across New Zealand for Bike Wise

Month and National Go By Bike Day on February 10 can be found at www.bikewise.co.nz

TopKids Pyes Pa BestStart’s brand new centre in Tauranga, TopKids Pyes Pa, is enrolling now. Get in quick to secure your child’s place! Unique Be School ReadyTM initiative Care and education for 3 month to 5 year olds 20 hours free for 3-5 year olds* Morning and afternoon sessions available Healthy, nutritious meals STAY AND and snacks provided PLAY! Join us for free Stay and Play During February sessions from 9am-11am and March every Wednesday Contact us today to find out more Phone: 562 1130 Email: topkids.pyespa@beststarteducare.co.nz www.beststarteducare.co.nz *Conditions apply

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Bay schools serving up KickStart Breakfasts As the school year begins again, MP’s Simon Bridges and Todd Muller are pleased that 93 schools in the Bay of Plenty region are serving KickStart Breakfasts. The KickStart Breakfast programme is a partnership between government, Sanitarium, Fonterra and the community. In 2013 the government provided $9.5 million

over five years to expand the programme from two to five mornings per week and to any school that wants or needs it, regardless of decile. “The schools that offer the KickStart Breakfast programme in our region are ensuring their students have a bowl of Weet-Bix and milk before the school day starts. These schools have embraced the initiative wholeheartedly and this helps ensure its success,” says MP Simon Bridges. “The majority of parents in our region do a superb job, but we want to make sure all young Kiwis have the chance to make the most of their schooling.” Since the government expanded the programme, 28 more schools in the Bay of Plenty region have started serving

KickStart Breakfasts. “Thanks to KickStart, students are healthier, better behaved, and more focused, with 99.5 per cent of schools satisfied or very satisfied with the Kickstart Breakfast programme.” MP Todd Muller says, “As the former Fonterra executive involved with the Kickstart breakfast and the expansion to five days a week, it’s great to see local kids starting the day with full tummies. Breakfast is so important to prepare kids for a day of learning.” This week, Social Development Minister Anne Tolley reported that the six millionth KickStart Breakfast was served, showing the success of the programme not just here in the Bay, but nationwide.

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Applications for Good in the Hood are open from February 1-29. Z Energy’s community manager Christine Langdon says this year is all about providing support to local groups, big and small, that are making a difference in their community. Every Z Energy station will again be giving away $5000 to help their neighbourhoods. Of this $5000 per station, $4000 will be distributed between four neighbourhood groups or projects that help people who need it. Each Z Energy station will select the four groups that are supported by their site in 2016, with customers invited to

vote on them. Each of the successful groups will receive a share of the $4000 per Z Energy site, with customers having the opportunity to decide how much each group gets by voting with an orange token each time they visit Z Energy during May. “The remaining $1000 will be used by our local retailers throughout the year to support other neighbourhood projects and initiatives around each Z Energy station,” says Christine. Interested groups that meet the criteria of helping people and having a specific need should visit the service station near where they operate to say hello and have a chat about the good they do. To apply to be part of the Z Energy Good in the Hood programme for 2016, visit the website, www.z.co.nz/GoodintheHood

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Tauranga MP Simon Bridges says the government has met its target of getting all state and integrated schools access to better broadband speeds by 2016 “on time and on budget”. Under the two programmes, more than 2500 schools throughout New Zealand have had fibre laid to the gates which will benefit some 782,000 students. David Tauranga

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The importance of a father figure in the family We all understand the importance of mothers in our lives, but studies have shown the presence of a father is just as important.

more likely to engage in risk-taking behaviour. Kidz Need Dadz is a local charitable trust, established to strengthen families by supporting and educating dads on the importance of being involved in their children’s lives. Studies show us some children with absent “Our goal is to strengthen father/child relationships fathers have five times the average suicide rate; through support, education, and fun,” says manager dramatically increased Pam Bassett. rates of depression and “By educating dads and the anxiety; 32 times community about the importance the average rate of a father being in their children’s of imprisonment; lives, we believe that the number increased rates of benefits to the community of divorce and will be ongoing”. relationship issues; There are a number of ways substantially increased Kidz Need Dadz helps the rates of substance community. A weekly abuse; increases in social support group, and mental behavioural DadzKare, runs issues; a higher rate of every Tuesday teen pregnancies; night, 7.30pm, at a higher rate of 538 Fraser Street Darcy Ewart and his son Cohyn. alcohol and drug in Greerton. abuse issues and are

Tag a teacher (or parent) for touch rugby Arataki Primary School’s sports co-ordinator Arden Carter is issuing a “tag a teacher” challenge to local schools. Arden, who has already organised his workmates to field a touch rugby team, is challenging other schools to do the same. He is backing the Bay Venues idea to launch a “tag a teacher” touch rugby challenge aimed at teachers and their schools’ parent communities. Tag a Teacher will kick off in the first school term of 2016, running from 6pm-8pm on Mondays, from February 1 until April 11 at Arataki sports ground. A prize of $500 worth of sports balls is up for grabs. Arden’s school team is called Glow in the Park in recognition of their fluro tops, and includes the school’s deputy principal Mike McKee, the kapa haka instructor, and male and female teachers and teacher aides. Glow in the Park currently plays in a Wednesday social league.

It’s a mixed-gender, six-aside Arden says the school will consider competition although teams can moving to the teachers’ league comprise up to 12 members. next season, but for the moment Teachers can register online is committed to finishing the at www.bayactive.co.nz summer in its current league. Entry cut-off is February 7. “Having a teachers’ league is an awesome idea as it gets staff out playing sport together. “We are not the best team, but we still have a lot of fun,” he says. Bay Venues programmes manager Robyn King says secondary schools entering the Tag a Teacher competition may wish to consider including senior students. Schools’ parent communities can also be involved. The league is open Arataki Primary School’s to kindergartens sports co-ordinator Arden and daycares too. Carter wants to start a “We have run a touch rugby challenge for corporate league teachers and their schools’ before, which was parent communities. very successful.”

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education, 24/7 crisis line, Dadz refuge and supervised contact services. For more information, contact the office at 538 Fraser Street, Greerton, on 07 571 0379.

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Pronouncing the perfect speech “I have a dream” – they’re the words that captivated more than 200,000 people, the famous words of Martin Luther King Jr, who brought together people of all races in America. Another famously delivered line, mobilising America’s people at a time of great uncertainty, is John F. Kennedy’s words: “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”. They’re the famed speeches delivered with a clear message. That’s exactly the ethos of seven professional speakers of the new Tauranga chapter of the National Speakers Association New Zealand. Just like King and JFK, Tauranga’s professional speakers are about making a difference in the world, says NSANZ secretary and Tauranga’s Roberta Budvietas. “We all want to get our story out there, finding out how to do it is always a really great learning experience.” NSANZ is a non-profit organisation for professional speakers who are experts in their fields and speak on a variety of topics at conferences, meetings and events in NZ and overseas. There is a chapter in Auckland and Christchurch, with a Tauranga division recently introduced. “The benefits to the community are if people hire an NSANZ speaker, they know that this is a speaker who is continuing to develop their speaking skills and business acumens; these are

people who have been the corporation or the vetted by their peers client,” says Roberta. Does it need to be as being eloquent, humorous, or loud? ethical, enterprising, “Eloquent is such a and experts in their diverse term. There area,” says Roberta, are speakers who a professional speech anybody would say trainer for 26 years. are incredibly dry Roberta says the but they get the speakers ensure they message across, abide by a specific code and there are others of ethics and uphold a who are funny.” professional standard. Tauranga City’s “We don’t plagiarise, professional we deliver more NSANZ Tauranga speakers are skilled than what we’ve will host best-selling in addressing been contracted international author issues including for, we deliver our Patrick Snow at confidence, own materials and Tauranga Club on motivation, neuro not somebody else’s February 10. programming, health material unless we give and governance. Roberta excels recognition to that person, we in the topic: Success thieves and don’t breach copyright on music stopping them. or any material that we use and we “For a lot of our speakers they’ve attribute quotes properly.” Included in the Tauranga division written a book and that book is almost like a business card.” is who Roberta says is one of NZ’s NSANZ Tauranga will host besttop speakers Rotorua-based selling international author Patrick Ngahi o te Bidois. Snow at Tauranga Club, Level 5, But what makes a good speaker? Devonport Towers, on Wednesday, Roberta says it’s having a clear February 10, from 6pm-9.30pm as objective with the client. part of the New Zealand tour. “Because a lot of our members Tickets cost $20 for a NSANZ speak in a corporate environment, member and $30 for nonthey need to be able to tailor members. what they’re doing to speak to To be in the draw to win the audience and get the results free entry to the Tauranga that they’re being paid for. presentation, email “To be a good speaker is to have secretary@nationalspeakers.org.nz a message that delivers something Zoe Hunter that changes and resonates with

The hard reality of valuable insurance I’ve been writing this column for more than three-and-a-half years and in that time, in the normal course of my business, we have processed many insurance claims. They have ranged from the not-soserious to the worst outcomes of all. Life is certainly not fair as it can throw you a curve ball at any stage; and these can be traumatic events to cope with even as an adult but worse still if it is a child that is involved. When you see cases of children being diagnosed with all manner of devastating illnesses, as a parent it can be hard to cope with or accept. Facing an uncertain future for your child is a parent’s worst nightmare. The financial impact this can have on a household may not be seen immediately but over

time costs may be incurred by the family as the child may need specific access to health treatments that may or may not be provided by the public health system. For example, in the case of a cancer for instance, a controversial treatment that may normally not be funded through the public health system can be funded through insurance. I have come to realise why insurance is so valuable; it’s about predicting financial outcomes, no matter what the crisis. So it doesn’t matter what age you are there will be an insurance product to cover it. Talk to your adviser, better still talk to an adviser at Planwise. You never know when that crisis may happen! So be prepared.

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Red alert! Tomatoes two ways Juicy, ripe and colourful fresh tomatoes are one of this season’s greatest pleasures and I’m excited to turn two delicious healthy recipes into something special for you to enjoy any time of the day.

Cherry tomato and halloumi skewers Ingredients: 8 skewers 1 fresh garlic clove, crushed ½ tsp of Dijon mustard A pinch of salt and pepper 2 tsp of fresh lemon juice 1½ tsp of red wine vinegar 2 tbsp of olive oil 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped 300g of cherry tomatoes 250g halloumi cheese, cut into 16 pieces Method: 1. If using wooden skewers, soak in warm water for 30 minutes. 2. To make the dressing, whisk garlic, mustard, salt and pepper, lemon juice and vinegar, then slowly whisk in the olive oil until it comes together. Lastly add the chopped oregano and leave aside until ready to use. 3. Pre-heat the barbecue grill or a grill pan to high-medium heat. Place on each skewer two cherry tomatoes followed by a halloumi cube and continue this pattern until the skewer has 5-6 cherry tomatoes and 2 cubes of halloumi on each. 4. Whisk the dressing again and brush onto the skewers.

Grill for around three minutes, turning halfway through, until the cheese begins to brown and the tomatoes are starting to soften. 5. Transfer to a platter and drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and serve. TIP: These are great over a couscous salad for lunch or just on their own.

Fresh no-cook, no-fuss tomato pasta sauce with penne pasta Ingredients: 750g of ripe mixed tomatoes (I use cherry and acid free), cored and chopped in half 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 10 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped 2 tbsp fresh oregano, roughly chopped 1 large crushed garlic clove 1 tsp flaky sea salt Freshly ground black pepper About 250g of penne pasta, enough for 4 people ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated Method: 1. In a bowl, toss tomatoes, olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes. This helps the juices come out of the tomatoes and infuse with the basil and oregano, keeping a natural fresh flavour to your pasta. 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta until al dente, which is about 8-10 minutes for penne pasta. 3. Drain pasta and while still hot place in the bowl of tomatoes. Toss through to warm up the tomatoes. Add parmesan cheese and stir through to combine well and serve. TIP: This is a great weeknight meal and even better the next day for a lunch that’s fast fresh and healthy.

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competition encourages people to vote for their favourite online and be in to win $1000 worth of Anchor milk. Judging will take place with official judge Nici Wickes touring the country to taste the top milkshakes by visiting the four most popular stores, with one in each of the four regions, as decided by popular vote. The ultimate winner will be

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health & beauty Cleo riding shotgun for Melissa Cleo’s just age three, but she’s a trained lifesaver. She sniffs out “hypos”. As often as four times a day Cleo, a three-year-old golden Labrador, senses Melissa van Blerk’s blood sugars levels are dropping. And if these episodes aren’t detected they could be life-threatening. “Cleo will let us know,” says Melissa’s mother Jacqui van Blerk. “Before it gets to an emergency she has already told us we better check because what she is sensing is a ‘glucose low’ and there could be problems.” The danger is a child with type 1 diabetes such as Melissa could go into hypoglycemic shock – a condition characterised by abnormally low blood sugars. “That is not a pleasant sight. And they need injections to bring their levels up.” Jacqui is bringing Cleo to Tauranga next month to spread the word to parents of children with diabetes here. “All diabetes parents are interested in different ways of helping their kids. And not just medical tools. “There’s the whole relationship thing; the bond and

the confidence a dog gives children with diabetes,” says Jacqui. There was the initial trauma of learning a child had a life-threatening condition. “[It was] immensely stressful, especially getting the shoulder tap in the hospital and them saying: ‘Get your husband here quickly’,” says Jacqui. Doctors at Starship Children’s Health pulled Melissa through and then Jacqui had to educate herself on what she was dealing with. Part of that was applying to the Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust. When Cleo was age one and had done her obedience training, Jacqui began taking sterile mouth swabs from Melissa every time she had a low or high blood count. Cleo was familiarised with those swabs.

“It’s scent based – pretty much like a sniffer dog at the airport. Now Cleo can sense trouble and let us know.” There are no upfront costs but the van Blerk family had to fundraise $22,000 to pay for the training of another assistance dog. Paying it forward. But Cleo’s not fail-safe. When a dog is sleeping soundly after a rough day, it’s possible she would sleep through a ‘glucose low’ as well. That’s when man and beast combine. “I go to bed after checking Melissa at midnight. My husband does the 2.30am check and then we set the alarm for six. “That’s what diabetes parents are most afraid of. A ‘glucose low’ is sustained into the night when they go into a coma and die in their sleep.” Cleo and Jacqui will be at the Oak Tree Restaurant at Greerton RSA at 7pm on March 2, where the community’s invited to see and hear about the work of the Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust.

Melissa van Blerk and ‘saint’ Cleo. Photo: Chris Callinan.

Feedback sought on sewerage system Tauranga City Council wants public feedback on a proposal to provide a $1.7 million sewerage system for part of Matapihi. The council wants to connect the two marae, the school, kohanga reo and about 60 surrounding dwellings to the wastewater system via the Southern Pipeline, with the cost to be budgeted during two financial years. The recommendation is to pay for the Matapihi sewer out of a rates-funded loan. Council staff suggest a small bore pressure system similar to that of Maketu because of the lower overall cost. Waikari Marae, Hungahungatoroa Marae, Matapihi School and Te Matapihi Kohanga Reo will not be charged for local capital expenditure, nor will they pay city-wide development contributions and operational expenditure charged by way of the

Wastewater Uniform Annual Charge. Existing houses in the zone will pay no local connection fee, and a discounted development contribution of $500. The owners of houses outside the zone will pay for the on-site pump and connection. The decision will increase operating wastewater expenses by about $190,000 annually under the recommended approach, starting from the 2017/2018 year. Council papers state TCC has been engaging with the Matapihi community for 11 years over the Southern Pipeline project. It resolved in 2006 to consider providing wastewater reticulation solutions for all future growth in Matapihi, as part of the Matapihi Land Use Plan, with subsequent capital work funded from development contributions for marae community zones, existing residences and growth.

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Daily stress a factor in hair loss for women Hair loss among women is an occurrence that has potentially devastating impacts on those who suffer – and the stresses of modern daily life are considered to be one of the main reasons.

Claudia says SRS research shows that the daily stress of modern life can be a major contributing factor. More women are now in the workforce than ever before and often find it difficult to juggle their job with family responsibilities, such as caring for children, shopping and cooking. “In many households women need to work to generate a second income. “Hair loss is more “That in itself brings a certain common in women amount of stress; and, if they are also than you may think,” bringing up children or caring for an says Claudia Sidhu, elderly parent, then the situation chief executive officer is only compounded.” of SRS Hair Clinics. For anyone worried “The social and about hair loss, SRS psychological can advise on implications for how to protect, women can be nourish and adverse,” she says. grow hair using “A woman’s hair 100 per cent can be a major natural solutions. identifying feminine In fact, their most feature and when recent dermatological it starts to thin or tests from Germany show fall out, the effects SRS hair loss products are can be devastating.” completely harmless even in the Statistics show case of sensitive skin or allergies. that more than SRS has 30-years experience 40 per cent of in providing natural hair women will loss solutions and now offer experience some consultations at their recentlydegree of hair loss by opened Tauranga clinic. For more the age of 60 – and that figure appears to be on Claudia Sidhu from information, phone 0800 348 616 the rise. SRS Hair Clinics. or visit www.srshairclinic.co.nz

Safety first for the Bay’s elderly New Zealand’s elderly have a greater-than-average life expectancy and ‘good health’ expectancy, according to the Global Age Watch Index, a report commissioned by Help Age International. New Zealand ranks 12 out of 96 countries in an annual ranking of the best and worst places for older people to live – but only 30th for safety and transport. New Zealand also scored highly on income security, with 98 per cent of people aged over 65 receiving a pension. However, the news was not all good. New Zealand ranked lowest in the ‘enabling’ environment, due to low satisfaction of older people with safety on New Zealand streets after hours and access to public transport. With the number of New Zealanders aged 65 years and over expected to double to around 1.2 million by 2035

– a quarter of our population – looking after our older people and making them safe is a top priority. The NZ Police has some safety advice for older people: • Don’t open the door to strangers. Install a peephole in your door. If you don’t know someone, keep the door closed. • Have a phone by your bed. • Arrange with a neighbour to phone or visit you if your curtains are still drawn after a certain time in the morning. • Have a personal or medical alarm you can press in an emergency. • Never tell someone you are alone in the house. • Get a Life Tube from Age Concern or Neighbourhood Support. In an emergency the red Life Tube sticker on your fridge will alert Police, ambulance, or fire service that vital information about you is available inside the refrigerator. • Ask for a security checklist from Neighbourhood Support.

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health & beauty Introduction to Co enzyme Q10 You may have heard of Co enzyme Q10. During the next month we will discover what it is, how it works and when it can be beneficial to add as supplements. Sometimes CoQ10 should be taken as a separate supplement; sometimes it is best when combined with other compounds. The main role of CoQ10 is in our cell energy engine, our amazing mitochondria. CoQ10 is essential for making the energy our bodies need. It acts a little like both the fuel line and spark plugs in your car. It’s used to transport energy within mitochondria, then acts like a spark plug to ignite energy. When we age some drugs – especially cholesterol-

reducing drugs and several diseases – reduce CoQ10 levels which can have dire consequences for our health. CoQ10 is what chemists call a ‘redox’ agent. This means it can switch between its oxidised state as ubiquinone then change to it’s reduce state of ubiquinol. It does this by gaining and losing electrons. When it loses electrons it becomes fully oxidised ubiquinone. When it gains electrons it becomes fully reduced ubiquinol. The reality is that both work well from supplements and the body freely switches from oxidised to a reduced state as needed. The best CoQ10 is made by one company, the Kaneka Corporation in Japan, which developed the complex process to make nature-identical

CoQ10. Any product using Kaneka Q10 will be more expensive but the market is now flooded with cheaper copy products. Good manufacturers should tell you the source of their CoQ10. The most common reason I recommend CoQ10 is to be taken alongside statin medications to protect against muscle weakness and pain, low energy and depressed mood associated with these drugs. Give me a call or email john@abundant.co.nz if you need more information. Join my full weekly newsletter at www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz

Variety seeks talented young Kiwis for scholarships Variety – The Children’s Charity is helping local young people to reach their full potential in education, music, art and sport through its Gold Heart Scholarship programme. Variety Gold Heart Scholarships applications are now open. Gold Heart Scholarships provide up to $5000 to Kiwi kids to help them pursue their talent – regardless of disability, illness or financial disadvantage. To apply for a Gold Heart Scholarship, young people should be proficient in their field and show passion and commitment to achieve a long-term aspirational goal.

The Variety Gold Heart Scholarship programme is open to young people up to age 18 and makes up to $5000 available for up to three years to help children who are physically or financially challenged to fulfil their dreams. This could include assisting with tuition fees, personal development, coaching, training equipment, travel or accommodation. Applications close March 31, 2016. For further information, application criteria and to download an application form please visit www.variety.org.nz or call Variety on (09) 520 4111.

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“When you are grateful fear disappears” – TONY ROBBINS. Gratitude can be a very useful tactic when you find fear intruding into situations in your life. Fear can paralyse. It keeps you from doing what you want to do...whether it’s fear of failure, fear of success, fear of consequences, fear of the unknown or some other fear. While gratitude doesn’t remove risk, it helps you see there can be something useful, sometimes something beneficial, to an outcome.

And practising gratitude allows us to relax into a situation, to banish the fear, and to experience more peace. Next time you are feeling fear (or anger) would you consider using gratitude as a tactic and observe what the outcome is? If you would like to know more about coaching or supervision phone Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on 07 577 1200, or visit www.coachingtheattitude.co.nz

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Winning formula is team work Motorbike racer Robbie Shorter’s philosophy is simple when it comes to racing – you can have the fastest bike, but team work makes all the difference. The Tauranga rider is one half of the duo causing a stir in the sidecar division of the New Zealand Superbike Championship. At the last four events he and his partner, Auckland’s Colin Buckley, have won every race and set lap records for each event. While many will put the success down to the new Kawasaki the duo are riding. The bike used to belong to ex-world champion Tim Reeves. Robbie says it comes down to a whole lot of other factors as well. “You can have all the gear but you’ve still got to peddle it. So you’ve still got to be able to get that [bike] around. We seemed to be coming to grips with it really good. “Yeah, the bike’s good, Colin is doing a fantastic job behind the bars and it seems to be working out. We are starting to get some good results.” Robbie says he’s only been partnering with Colin about a year but the pair have synced well together, which is important. “It’s everything, it shouldn’t be any different for us to jump on anybody else’s bike in the field and go out and still do the results we are doing,” says Robbie. “Sidecar racing is the only sport I know where the team sport is everything. He’s on the front, I’m on the back. He is relying on me to do my job and I’m relying on him to do his job. “It’s about two people doing individual jobs in unison to all end up with one common goal.”

The 40-year-old says there is still room for improvement and both men will often sit down after a meet and go over what they can improve on. “Colin and I are always analysing things. He’ll ask me: ‘Do you think there is anywhere I can go faster or should we try this line through this corner?’ And likewise, I’ll say to him: ‘Is there anything I can do to sit out longer on any corners?’.” The pair now have a break until March 5-6, when they will race at Hampton Downs, near Huntly. Greg Taipari

Tauranga motorbike racer Robbie Shorter.

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It is fair to say that Cody Cooper’s warm-up for the motocross nationals has just about reached boiling point.

“Normally I win all my races here because of my starts. I had a bit more work to do this year,” Cody says. “I think I’m peaking at the moment and I’m really looking forward to the nationals. In fact, the Mount Maunganui “In winning the first race, it took the man is so hot at the moment pressure off me and I knew after that I just the 32-year-old is clear favourite needed to stay ahead of Ferris in the to win a fourth consecutive races that followed. It was dusty New Zealand Motocross and pretty sketchy out there, Championships title in the so I was sort of in cruise mode. premier MX1 class, the four“I didn’t push too hard to try round series set to get underway to beat Todd (Waters) in that last at Pleasant Point, near Timaru, race, because I knew I was ahead this weekend. of Ferris and that’s what mattered It was certainly a sizzling in the end.” performance from Cody at his However, for Cody, this year’s final warm-up event, the 55th Woodville event was also perhaps annual Honda New Zealand another case of him winning the Motocross Grand Prix at battles but actually losing the war, Woodville at the weekend, with Ferris leading from start to with him again winning the finish in the gruelling five-lap MX1 class trophy. Invitation Feature Race, the one He didn’t have it all his own way race that decides who is crowned at Woodville, though, pushed overall Woodville champion. hard during Sunday’s scorcher Cody won this feature race at by visiting internationals Dean Woodville in 2007 and 2014, Ferris, Todd Waters and Jake but was again denied in making Nicholls and by a slew of fellow it a hat-trick by the narrowest Kiwi internationals in Brad of margins. Groombridge, Rhys Carter, Scott Ferris crossed the line just a Columb, Hamish Harwood and smidgen over one second ahead Daryl Hurley. of Cody, with the Honda man But, in the end, Cody got the wishing the race could have job done. Mount Maunganui’s Cody Cooper gone a little longer. Cody posted a 1-2-2 score-card to beat Australian former GP star (Honda Racing Team CRF450), still the “That would have been man to beat in the MX1 class in New nice. Just one more lap might Ferris (2-1-3) to the MX1 class Zealand. Photo: Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com. have done it,” Cody says. win by four points.

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Have your say at the A&P show Katikati, your A&P Show is on this Sunday, February 7. Please attend the show and make your voice heard very loudly on these subjects that severely affect you! The regional council and your local MP have tents – and the mayor is around too. Protest very loudly, even drop flyers in their tents. We are being so ripped off, insulted and totally overcharged on these issues: HAIL (Hazardous Activities and Industries List) – if you haven’t had this slapped on your Property LIM (Land Information Memorandum) title – you eventually will as

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32 BOP is considered a highly contaminated area! You are deemed guilty and have to prove that your property is not contaminated (how is this legal?) So before you build, sell or change the activity of your property, you will have to do the council’s soil test of about $5000. Freshwater ownership or co-governance given over to the regional council to activate, but very little said to the rest of us! This will go through in a blink of an eye if you don’t try to stop it! Watch the BOP Regional Council website, as they will ask for more input soon. Certainly go

to their tent at the Katikati A&P Show to ask questions and drop a leaflet of objection here too. Rates: Another place we are being ripped and over charged. The WBOP is one of the highest rated in the country and even though we petitioned and laid it out to council, they are still intent on overspending/borrowing at your expense. We fund and pay their wages, yet they waste our money and just impose new rulings on us continually, with no regard that the people cannot keep incurring more costs and charges. C Humphreys, Katikati

‘Separate groups, separate rights’ saddening There is much speculation about the future status of our country’s freshwater. There is also much to be concerned with on the proposed changes to the Resource Management Act. This has been clarified by Winston Peter’s state-of-the-nation speech last week. Under the new bill, every council in NZ will be required by law to involve iwi authorities in participating in the creation of policy plans – which also includes water management plans. Mr Peters confirmed that the tribes ultimately want ownership of all Crownowned river and lake beds and the water column contained within. They will own all the freshwater in our country and

they will sell it back to us for a profit – hence their demand for a fund of $1 billion to include economic mechanisms! Maori have been working on this race-based legislation since 2007 and are proceeding cautiously so as not to awaken us from our slumber. The most enlightening statement of all from Mr Peters is this comment: “The proposed changes to the RMA are a signal flare to the entire country that this is taking us down the track of separatism. We are no longer one people. We are moving towards two separate groups with separate rights. “The Treaty is being used to expand the separate rights of Maori.” I find this extremely sad! R Bishop, Tauranga

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I have just returned from a walk on Mount Main Beach. The high tide had swept right up to the edge of the dunes leaving the sand flat and firm. I walked between the glutinous white sludge deposited near the water’s edge and the widespread stretch of the many evenly distributed seaweed clumps extending up towards the dunes. About 20 yards in front of me was a couple walking with a big dog. A bit further on, the dog stopped and proceeded to generously discharge itself on a bed of fresh seaweed salad. I called out to the lady who had glanced behind. “Eh lady, your dog is off loading.” She saw the last dollop exit as it fell ungraciously to join up with the other two big dollops. I asked her: “You do have a plastic bag with you, don’t you?” She replied: “Yes”. Her partner walked back to join her, but neither seemed eager to do clean it up. Then I asked her partner: “You do have a plastic bag, don’t you?” The partner said: “Well no, but I will get one from the car later and deal to it then.” The car park being about 150 yards behind us. I shook my head gently from side to side and forced a strained smile, and we all continued to walk further on in the same direction. I was travelling faster than they were, as their dog was playing about. After about five minutes or so I stopped to appreciate an extensive vista of the surging surf. It was then, that I noticed the couple and their dog were much further from the car park and the incident, and I wondered for a moment how the dog’s owner was going to find and collect their dog’s waste in all that sea weed to be deposited in an appropriate receptacle. D Wilson, Tauranga

Reduce your speed Why do Western Bay and Te Puke councils kowtow to the wealthy? After all, it is the average ratepayer who votes them in to office. Recently, the so-called ‘bright laddies’ from the council told us that because we had reduced the number of vehicles flowing through Te Puke, (thanks to Tauranga Eastern Link) we must reduce speed on the open road, in the interest of safety. Now we are told that, and with this reduced flow of traffic, we need to change the traffic flow from two to one lane, ‘... to make it safer for shoppers and pedestrians?!?’. Te Puke is the Kiwifruit Capital of the World. The silent majority are comfortable with this. A few avaricious retailers are manipulating the displays, in a desperate bid to attract more custom. F Cammock, Tauranga

Island debacle: ‘Tribal interests’ Matakana Island Panepane Point’s (200 hectares) debacle has nothing to do with cultural significance, or grievance claims, merely tribal interests yen to own land! Only on tribal radar in 2012 and was never on Waitangi claim’s shopping list. Presumably, Panepane Point has Local Authority Reserve status that benefits all Kiwis, not just vested tribal interests whose agenda is control of both sides of Tauranga Harbour entrance, which is certainly not in the long term public interest. R Paterson, Tauranga

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being, isn’t it great these skills are alive BARBED WIRE and well and in very good, talented It doesn’t constitute a hanging offence. Or, for young hands? that matter, a cardinal sin. But it’s just more Bake on Siobhan and remember boorish, selfish supermarket carpark behaviour. your friends. It seems your personal responsibility ends Barbed Wire when the groceries are in the trunk. Andy Murray was precisely Just chuck the trolley in the garden. 2729km away at the Rod This particular trolley was dumped literally Laver Arena, but a reader still 10m from the nearest trolley station. uq W uets feels rudely imposed It’s up there with the woman who, after d & B a r b e himself intheherScotliving room in examining her supermarket Otumoetai last weekend. receipt, simply unwound the Invaded? Yes, the reader enjoys tennis, but widow and chucked it out. not the Scot’s churlish on court behaviour. Kids behaviour from adults. “His mother also dresses him funny in the Then I see an elderly man most unflattering active wear and with all on his way into the store. that money you would think he could fix He detours to where an himself a decent haircut.” equally elderly lady has She suggested his face might break if he finished unloading her smiled. Reader is not alone with her thoughts. trolley. “I’ll take that dear,” BARBED WIRE he says. Musical trollies. Local motorist has a b****. Each morning he Helpful people. drives up Elizabeth Street to Cameron Road. Faith is restored. Turning left he has to give way to pedestrians. BOUQUET He says the walkers idle their way across the crossing It’s an artform, a talent and one to be treasured. A at snail’s pace and seem to take great delight in making young mother-to-be called Siobhan has it. She creates nirvana in the kitchen. She does what grandma used to him ride the clutch. Probably rates pedestrians alongside cyclists. do but infinitely better. A simple lemon slice becomes a gastronomic Let us know things that annoy you – why bellyache experience and her rocky road is heavens highway. on your own? Email hunter@thesun.co.nz with There was some ginger slice, apparently. your rants and raves. But that didn’t get as far as the Sun office. The point

Yet another ‘off the shelf ’ political promise Labour leader Andrew Little, has announced a multi-billion dollar ‘three years free tertiary studies’ for all Kiwis. Yet another ‘off the shelf ’ political promise. Better that he, as a hopeful government leader, set up a Royal Commission to research and promote the true history of the first cultures to reach NZ.

This task is now made very easy by the internationally accepted method of DNA testing. The facts are out there, and they

are not what has been taught through the education system over the past 40 years. We have thousands of new entrants into the education system at this time and they will all be taught the untruthful history that Polynesian Maori were the first inhabitants of NZ. M J Anderson, Tauranga

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Bay surfers dominate Tauranga surfer Andrew Fraser-McKenzie claimed his first Billabong Grom Series win at Mount Maunganui last weekend.

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Andrew shared with top billing with Albany surfer Gabriella Sansom as the two winners of the premier Under-20 Divisions. The first of three events in the Billabong Grom Series, presented by Oceanbridge, was completed in small waves of less than 1.0m and onshore winds at Tay Street, Mount Maunganui. Andrew battled the final with all four surfers locking in one good ride each. But it was Andrew that went to the sky with a clean front-side air reverse for a 5.93 point ride and a late lead change he held until the final hooter. “That was my first final ever and my first win,” says Andrew. “I didn’t even know I was in the lead but that air I did felt pretty good so I was stoked about that. Then when I got to the beach, I was told I won. I was pretty happy, ecstatic about it actually.” Andrew finished with the heat with a 12.27 point heat total. Placing runner up in the final was the 2015 series champion Taylor Hutchison from Raglan. He had the highest single wave score of the final, a 6.67 point ride, but he could not back it up with another good ride. Mount surfer Callum Chuter placed third

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in the final, with fellow Mount rider Jordan Griffin placing fourth. Gabriella Sansom stole the win in the Under-20 Girls Division after surfing to a 7.17 on her last wave of the final courtesy of three consecutive backhand turns on a clean right-hander. She finished with a total heat score of 12.33, out of a possible 20 points, to take an early lead in the three-event series. Piha surfer Claudia Fraser led for threequarters of the final before being eclipsed by Gabriella, ending with a 10.47 point heat total and finishing runner up. Muriwai surfer Britt Kindred finished in third place ahead of Bianca Sansom, from Albany, in fourth. Mount Maunganui surfers proved too good in the Under-17 Divisions as well, with Jonas Tawharu and Raiha Ensor taking out their respective divisions. Jonas was locked in a tight boys’ final where he edged out Ohope surfer Jared Gebert. Jared tried to find the right waves working hard to find connections, but came up short against Jonas. Dunedin surfer Elliot Brown, who two weeks ago won the Under-18 Boys’ national title, had to this week settle for third place ahead of Caleb Cutmore from Hamilton who came in fourth. Raiha ran away with the win in the girls’ final, using her smooth style and speed in the small conditions to post a 14.0 point heat total. Like Jonas, Raiha managed to relegate double national champion

Tauranga surfer Andrew Fraser-McKenzie in action. Photo: InTheDrink.

Mount’s Elin Tawharu to second in the final, with Elin edging out Kai Woolfe from Gisborne, who finished third and Mount’s Kea Smith in fourth. Gisborne’s Finn Johnson dominated the Under-14 Boys’ Division final from start to finish, finishing with a 14.0 point heat total. It was Finn’s first win at a national level and his surfing all weekend looked sharp with powerful forehand surfing. Finn beat Muriwai surfer Taylor O’Leary, who started the final well, but fell short of the pace Finn set ending with a 12.6 point heat total. Christchurch surfer Myka Black finished in third place ahead of Josef Jungwirth, from Raglan, in fourth. Gisborne took a second title of the day with Stella Smith winning the Under-14 Girls’ Division. Placing second in the final was Georgia Wederell from Mount Maunganui, with Hannah King, from Gisborne, in third and Daizee Rawls, from Raglan, in fourth. Entry into the final two Billabong Grom Series events at Whangamata on February 13-14 and Auckland’s Piha Beach on March 5-6 can be completed at Surfing New Greg Taipari Zealand under events.

Ditch the car and go by bike Leave the car at home and bike to work or school on Wednesday, February 10, for national Go By Bike Day.

team leader Jen Riley encourages everyone to ditch their usual mode of transport and cycle to work. “Nothing beats cycling for a fun and healthy activity that is great for the whole family.” Stop for refreshments at For more cycling events one of the seven pit stops during February, visit around town between www.sportbop.co.nz/ 6.45am and 8.45am. februarybikemonth. There are giveaways Pit Stop Locations: from Robert Harris, 1. Red Square. Mount Yoga Studio and 2. Cameron Rd, opposite Bike Wise and prizes to Tauranga Boys’ College. be won from Ride Bikes. 3. Corner Chapel St and Go By Bike Day is an annual Maxwells Rd. event supported by Bike Wise 4. Opposite Salt Marsh and designed to encourage people Reserve, 428 Ngatai Rd, to choose this more active mode Otumoetai. of transport for their daily 5. Omanu Bowling Sun Media photographer Bruce Barnard Club Carpark, Golf Rd. commute in order to build was one of many participants who exercise into their lifestyle. 6. Harbour Bridge Sport Bay of Plenty recreation enjoyed the Go By Bike Day last year. (marina, cycleway side).

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Friendship and fun in triathlon When asked to describe the Generation Homes Women’s Triathlon, event organiser Miranda Clark instantly thinks of three words: Affordable, fun and achievable. “There’s just something about a multisport,” says Miranda. “It mixes up your training so it keeps you interested; and the community and camaraderie of the event is amazing.” More than 500 women are expected to take part in the female-only triathlon, consisting of a 400m swim, 10km cycle and 4km run or walk from Pilot Bay when it gets underway on February 21. The entries currently sit at about 300 and are climbing daily. “The passion from the ladies and them getting across that finish

nearly 400 hours of man power to get the event running smoothly. The power of sponsorship is also important, and this year local businesses have donated $17,500 worth of product sponsorship, as well as $10,000 worth of spot prizes. “There are 250 spot prizes – which is one for every two ladies entered!” says Miranda, who would like to take the opportunity to thanks all the event sponsors for their ongoing support. Women can register for the 2015 Generation Homes Women’s Triathlon as individuals, in a team, as mother and daughter, or a three-generation entry. Enter online at www.trichicks.co.nz before Thursday, February 18. Late entries (with a late fee of $10 added) will be taken on More than a multisport, the women’s triathlon is about Saturday, February 20, between cultivating friendships and creating a sense of camaraderie. 1pm-5pm. line with big smiles – it’s something you cannot put a price on.” It’s not just the competitors who are passionate – more than 85 volunteers will be at the event, often comprised of partners, husbands, brothers and fathers, putting in

Tauranga chess player checks out competition Tauranga local Yvonne Downs-MacDonald says she loves nothing more than a good challenge, especially when it comes to the game of chess. Yvonne will get that chance when Tauranga host the annual one-day national level chess tournament on Saturday, February 27. She says competitors will come from around the country, with the

tournament at the Papamoa Community Centre. As the Mount Maunganui RSA Chess Club treasurer, Yvonne is involved in helping organise the tournament. The 82-year-old says she the tournament, containing three divisions, is open to all levels of chess players. “I have been a chess player for the last seven years after being taught by my late husband. “Every game is a challenge – win, draw or loss. Most of the tournaments are held

on Mondays from 6pm in other areas, so it is quite onwards, or the Tauranga a privilege to have a big RSA chess club tournament here on the national calendar with more on Fridays from 5pm onwards. than 50 people, ranging in age from eight to 80. Greg Taipari “They are coming from all over. It’s good to see the interest at all ages. “I like to be able to mix with the other people at the Mount Maunganui RSA chess club, coming and going as I wish.” Entry forms can be collected from the Mount Maunganui RSA chess club Yvonne Downs-MacDonald enjoying a game of chess.

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Aroused by Wolves at Totara Street next week Three up-and-coming Kiwi acts are planning on lighting up audiences in Mount Maunganui next week.

Strangely Arousing, Albi and The Wolves and soloist Zarek Silberschmidt, with support from local lads Joe’s Van, will perform at Totara Street on Thursday, February 11.

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Strangely Arousing trombonist Liam Wolfe says next week’s gig will begin the five-show Aroused by Wolves North Island Tour which they’re co-headlining with Albi and The Wolves. “It’s going to be great getting back to the Mount and to kick off the tour at Totara Street. “We’re a massive circle of friends and have played a few gigs with each other now, so we’re looking forward to finally hitting the road together and having some fun along the way.” Strangely Arousing is a fivepiece band which combines rock, reggae, ska and jazz that is guaranteed to get you up on the dance floor from the moment they start. In stark contrast, four-piece Auckland band Albi and The Wolves draw their inspiration from a large pool of genres which includes swing to bluegrass, soul, R&B, rock and world music. While Zarek Silberschmidt will take crowds on a journey with his

Five-piece rock, reggae, ska and jazz band Strangely Arousing. Photo: HR Photography.

amazing solo-guitar work and mixture of original music and arrangements of well-known and not-so-well known tunes. Aroused by Wolves featuring Strangely Arousing, Albi and The Wolves, Zarek Silberschmidt and Joe’s Van is on stage at Totara Street in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, February 11. Tickets cost $10 on the door or $7 online at: www.eventfinda.co.nz David Tauranga

The Weekend Sun has a double pass to give away to one lucky reader who can name one of the bands co-headlining the Aroused by Wolves North Island tour? Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the completion section. All entries must be received by Wednesday, February 10.

Sustainable Art Challenge open Take your creativity and challenge it to create works of art inspired by a love for the environment. If you hold the lofty ideals of living sustainably and minimising our impact on the environment, then let loose your artistic passions and enter Envirohub BOP’s Sustainable Art Challenge 2016. Coordinator Sarah Errico says entries for the prestigious three-day exhibition, art auction and awards night opened earlier this week and will close on June 11. “We always look forward to the return of the Sustainable Art Challenge and to see how people use their creativity to promote a very positive environmental message.

“This is the third ‘S’ challenge and it keeps growing from year to year. Last year we received more than 100 entries.” The objective of the challenge is to promote environmental awareness through the medium of art, and it is open to adults, plus intermediate, secondary and tertiary school students who live in Western Bay of Plenty. Sarah says this year’s categories include Trash to Fash, photography, short movies and up-cycled junk. The 2016 challenge will be the first time running the Short Movies category. The awards night will take place at Baycourt on Friday, July 1, with the winning artworks going on display at Creative Tauranga from July 5-25. For more information, visit the Sustainable Backyards page at www.envirohub.org.nz

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Meaning in the music There must be little more annoying than for a singer to have their music appropriated by a politician they dislike. It doesn’t happen a lot in New Zealand, though Don McGlashan made a notable statement after John Key was first elected. It started something like: “Even if New Zealanders have decided to vote out the best government this country has had just because they are bored...” and went on to berate TVNZ for using one of Don’s songs as the music for Key’s victory. In the US, however, there’s been a definite rush to get away from the candidates, with Adele becoming only the latest to tell Donald Trump that he does not have permission to use her songs at campaign rallies, after ‘Rolling in the Deep’ and ‘Skyfall’ both popped up. She had also previously suffered the embarrassment of another political wannabe, Mike Huckabee, trying to cash in on her popularity by posted a version of ‘Hello’ featuring lyrics altered to be about his campaign and rivals. Legal threats have since seen the video’s audio muted. Meanwhile, Neil Young and the Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler have already told Trump to stop using their music, Tyler via a cease and desist letter. Fair enough. Trump’s campaign (for those who’ve missed the horrified headlines) has been so offensive that ‘The Huffington Post’ now adds a postscript whenever writing about Trump. “Note to our readers: Donald Trump is a serial liar, rampant xenophobe, racist, misogynist, birther and bully who has repeatedly pledged to ban all Muslims – 1.6 billion members of an entire religion – from entering the US.” Michael Stipe of REM certainly didn’t mince words after Trump used: ‘It’s The End of the World as We Know It’ at a rally: “Go f*** yourselves, the lot of you – you sad, attention-grabbing, power-hungry little men. Do not use our music or my voice for your moronic charade of a campaign”.

Go Michael! Don McGlashan clearly let John Key off lightly with his measured words... Enough political musing. Next week there are a couple of alt-folky gigs at the Mount and both promise to be damn fine. First up is Thursday, February 11, at Totara St, the concert venue at the Mauao Performing Arts Centre, where three touring acts are joined by local Smokefreerockquest winners Joe’s Van. The three are Albi and The Wolves, Strangely Arousing and Zarek Silberschmidt, who came from diverse places (from Northland to Reporoa and Rotorua) before uniting in Auckland where they’ve played several shows together. Now the 11-person troop have hit the road for shows in Whangarei, Leigh, Gisborne and Mount Maunganui. Here’s a brief overview: Albi and the Wolves. Albi and The Wolves is definitely an alt-folk outfit. They’ve released a successful EP and played the National Folk Festival. Strangely Arousing mix hard rock influences with elements of reggae and ska. Zarek Silberschmidt plays acoustic guitar and arranges songs you know using finger-style, flamenco, and traditional guitar techniques. You can check them out online – Albi and the Wolves have a website – doors open at 8pm. And if you need further musical sustenance, next night there’s a free gig at The Hop House, which promises to be an enchanting evening of sweet sounding, organic, free-range folk/pop, featuring two singer/songwriters, Canadian Marina Marina and internationally-touring Northlander Olly Knox. Marina Marina has been winning hearts all over the globe with a packed tour schedule seeing her perform in venues across Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom and Australia. Olly Knox has performed and toured throughout NZ, Canada, and Europe with his music receiving international acclaim. One listener described it as “like floating on gentle waves while the sun is sparkling on the water”. You can find more about Marina Marina at aboutmetoyou.com. Things kick off at 7.30pm. watusi@thesun.co.nz

Take control of your money matters Rose Forlong-Lett attended the CAP Money Course at Holy Trinity last year because she wanted to take control of her finances. “I had a full-time job, there were only two of us at home unless family came to stay, but I had little idea where the money disappeared to each week.” The CAP course enabled Rose

to see where the money was going and how she could manage it better, enabling her to save for extra things such as holidays and unexpected expenses without impacting on her and her partner’s daily needs. “This course was great and I would recommend it to anyone, whatever your financial situation

may be. It is very empowering to know and understand your finances, and be able to put things in place to manage both the dayto-day expenses and the long-term needs and wants. “The benefits will be different for everyone, but the CAP course will definitely give you the tools you need to move forward.”

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people participated in the course last year and in their end of course evaluations concluded that they had gained much valuable, up-todate knowledge and believed the course would benefit all senior drivers, so why not enrol with a friend?” The course is presented by Age Concern Tauranga and supported by Travel Safe, Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council. The session begins at 9.15am and finishes at 1.30pm with a 30-minute break for lunch. Participants are advised to bring a packed lunch with tea and coffee provided.

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Slip, slop, slap and sip on a summer Sangria Wow, we’re already into February and this weather has been extreme.

High temperatures have made for horrifically dry days, so remember to slip, slop and slap and increase your fluid intake due to these muggy nights. One of our customers wanted a simple Sangria recipe for a barbecue, so we took the basic recipe and spiced it up. In essence, we combined the Sangria, mulled wine and highly recognised mojito recipes to give more depth to his creation. So here’s the recipe:

Your questions answered

It is vital to have a diagnostic hearing test when a hearing loss is suspected. This is to determine the extent of damage and for any contributing factors to be identified. At Bay Audiology, we perform these tests during a consultation appointment, which includes: 1. Discussing your hearing and medical history and understanding your listening needs.

2. Otoscopy – visual look in ears to determine if wax or any other issues may be causing a hearing problem.

4. Testing speech understanding. 5. Testing the middle ear system for any signs of dysfunction. Eg. Wax, glue ear. Once the diagnostic test is complete, we will explain the results thoroughly and recommend any further investigation or treatment either by a GP or Ear, Nose and Throat specialist. We will also be able to advise as to whether your hearing loss can be treated with hearing aids.

Call Bay Audiology Tauranga now to make your FREE appointment.

Bay Audiology Tauranga City 639 Cameron Road. Ph 07 562 0025 Bay Audiology Bureta Park Shop 5, 40-50 Bureta Road. Ph 07 577 1010

‘Spiced up’ simple Sangria Ingredients: 4 bottles soda water 1 bottle lemonade 4 green tea bags 1 crumbled cinnamon stick 1 handful ‘slapped’ fresh mint 3 sliced lemons 6 sliced fresh peaches 1 diced watermelon 1 chilled bottle of rose and sauvignon blanc 2 handfuls lestershim flowers, dropped in just before serving. Method: Combine all ingredients into a large container. Mix well and if possible, leave in a chilled area for a couple of hours before adding two bags of ice. Stir well and serve. Also, you delete the wines, add two bottles of Aloe vera juice and you have a very classy summer punch. Or remove the wines, add a bottle of rum with some brown sugar and

When should a diagnostic hearing test be performed?

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hey presto, a wonderful ‘Planter’s Punch’. Speaking of balmy night entertainment, The Phoenix Movie Nights are still going, with ‘Grease’ hitting 800 moviegoers, and ‘Inception’ playing tomorrow night. It’s free so grab a chair or beanbag and come on down. See you here!

The Weekend Sun has a $50 The Phoenix voucher to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us how many cinnamon sticks are in this column’s sangria recipe? Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, February 10.

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Saturday 6 February Alcoholics Anonymous

Women’s meeting at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am, children welcome. Phone 0800 229 6757

Arataki Markets

Every Saturday at Grenada St Park, off Girven Rd, Bayfair 9am - 1pm. Variety of quality foods. Pre-loved goods & more.

Art in the Park

Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am – 5pm, weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes.

Come Dance the Night Away

Start the year on the right foot, sequence & old time dancing. Greerton Hall 7.3011pm. Great music & supper. Entry $7. All welcome. Run by Tauranga Social Dance. Garry 543 0051

Open Day

Feb 13 at Earth Kids Childcare Centre, 58 Panorama Drive, Welcome Bay 11am - 2pm.

Outdoor Movie Night

At Masonic Park 8.45pm. Brave Heart. Entry via gold coin donation, all proceeds to Kids Can Charity. Presented by The Phoenix.

Taoist Tai Chi

home industries & more. Entry adults $5, kids $2, under 5’s free. At Uretara Domain, Major St. Gates open 9am.

Athenree Station

And refreshment rooms open Sundays 10am-3pm for our famous Athenree Teas. Homestead open 12– 3pm 360 Athenree Road Athenree.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Worship service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Breathtaking Grace - Judges Series. Judges 2:16-36 “The astonishing character of God.” Richard Roodt. All welcome. www.bbf.net.nz

Bethlehem Lions Market

Held 1st & 3rd Sun of month at Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 8am - 1pm. Stallholders - booking a carpark site is essential. Email Alf bethlehemmarket@ lionsclubs.org.nz

Croquet

At Tauranga Domain Sun, Tues, Fri 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633 Meet the Mediums Meets the Psychic Cafe Sue Buckland, Laurelle Barnett & Kevin Reed give messages from the spirit, followed by The Psychic Cafe, Bay’s top healers, psychics & spiritualists for you to meet, greet, share & discover. Free refreshments. Doors open 6.45pm, starts 7pm. Door charge $10. 578 7205 www.psychiccafe.nz

For better health & well being, learn a moving meditation. New beginner class starts Feb 13 at 15 Koromiko St 8.3010am. John 576 9836

Petanque Tga/BOP Club

Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day

Quakers in Tauranga

Dawn Service at Hopukiore (Mount Drury) commemorating the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi at 6.30am. Phone Neil 027 652 4480

Te Puke Scottish Society Monthly Dance

Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Also at Club Mt Maunganui 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 578 3606 Meet each Sunday in hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk. 544 0448 www.quaker.org.nz

Feb 20 - Theme: Red. Te Puke Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St 7.30pm. Old time & sequence dancing with live band, good company, great supper. Entrance fee $7 for all. Valerie 573 7093

Radio Controlled Model Power Boats

Twelfth Night

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Presented by Summer Shakespeare Tauranga at the Historic Village 7pm until Feb 13. Buy tickets from eventfinda or at the door.

Village Radio

Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940’s - 90’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Sunday 7 February 94th Katikati A&P Show

Cattle, horses, markets, trade stalls, wood chopping demo, bedazzled balloon lady,

Racing at Lake Taurikura, off Taurikura Drive in the industrial area of the Lakes Subdivision 10am. Follow the RC Boat Signs. Brian 548 1334 Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Taoist Tai Chi

Exciting new beginners class starts Feb 14 at new time 10am, 15 Koromiko St, Judea. Come & experience the Tai Chi way of exercising your mind & body. Neale 021 0212 7720

Tauranga Organ & Keyboard Society

Meet at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti 1.30pm. Play or listen. Organ EL900 or Clavinova 405. Carole 572 2919

Tauranga Spiritual Society

Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St 7pm. Guest speaker: Clairvoyant Reader. $3 members. $5 non members. 022 0670 467

Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. Wilf 571 5576 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz

a mutually supportive club. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Shirley 577 0188

Meditation Group

Low impact group exercise class for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Mon at St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave & every Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai. Both 9.30-10.30am. $4pp includes light refreshment. Hannah (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) 0508 227 342

Monday 8 February

Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764

Mon - Fri at 82 2nd Ave 9am - 4pm & Sat 9am - 1pm. Volunteers & good quality saleable items greatly appreciated. 579 9039

Meditation & See What Unfolds

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Body & Soul Fun Fitness

For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon (no class Feb 8) & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 ‘Qualified Sport & Physical recreation instructor’.

Chess Mt Maunganui

Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early program 6-7.30pm during school term. Late program 7.30pm onwards. Noel 579 5412

Citizens Advice Bureau

Every Mon 7-9pm with Kevin Reed. A variety of meditation techniques & spiritual discussion. Join in. Kevin 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz

Missing things in Conversation?

Come to a 1:1 session or join a weekly support group to learn about how to manage the hearing difficulties you are experiencing. Topics include, hearing evaluation, communication strategies, tinnitus, possible funding. Groups for singles & couples with a trained Hearing Therapist. Angeline 927 6324

Mount Chess Club

Mondays at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd 1-4pm. The only place you can play standard length chess in Tauranga. $3 per session. Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided. Bob/Vic 575 5845 or 0274 786 282

For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in Monday-Friday 9am-5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. Justice of the Peace Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am-11.30am. Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1pm-4pm. – All welcome no appointment necessary.

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Civic Choir Tauranga

2nd Mon of month at Dune Room, Parton Rd, Gordon Spratt Reserve. Ken 574 2332

Every Monday at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. www. taurangacivicchoir.org.nz or Heather on 575 9092

Fitness League

Ladies 50 plus exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increase strength & fun. Every Mon at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 39 Maitland St 9.30-10.30am. Phone Gloria 573 4429

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

Free Immigration Clinic

Every Monday - legal advice & information on immigration & citizenship issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus Every Mon at Bethlehem Community

Training Mon & Thurs at Tahatai Coast School 6.15-7.15pm. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059

Overindulged During the Holidays?

Need help with your diabetes? Free confidential advice & support available. 571 3422

Papamoa Progressive Assn

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 Bird Club

Are you a bird breeder or interested in finding out more about breeding all kinds of birds & showing them at bird shows? First meeting of 2016 at Matua Hall, cnr Levers & Halls Rds, Matua 7.30pm. Sheryl 027 216 3568

Tauranga Brass

Practice every Mon at Community Hall, Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. All players welcome. Alex 0274 920 185 or 571 8720

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in

Tauranga Heart Support Group

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc

Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd 7pm. A relaxed, social evening of dancing. Members $3, non $5. Visitors welcome. Checkout FB. Trina 576 7461 after 5pm.

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.

Tiny House Theatre

A small group of Documentary lovers get together every second Mon of month to share wide ranging & thought provoking topics. Kim 576 9427 or 027 285 9611

Tuesday 9 February Badminton (Social)

Every Tues & Fri at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. All welcome. Lorraine 579 3229

Balmoral Kilties

Marching team. Ladies aged 30-60yrs welcome to join this awesome sport for fun, friendship & travel. Experience preferred but not essential. Anita 571 4096 or 021 0257 6094

Bayfair Petanque Club

Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Margaret 572 3173

Bethlehem Pottery Club/Gallery

Open Tues, Weds, Thurs at 13 Bethlehem Rd 9.30am – 3.30pm. Email: bethlehempottery@gmail.com or 552 4460

Fitness League

Ladies 50 plus exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increased strength. Every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.30-10.30am. Gloria on 573 4429

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

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Meridian Daylight Lodge

Meet at Masonic Centre, 33 Hairini St, Tauranga. Visiting members welcome from 11am. Keith 544 4109

Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu

Chinese martial art training every Tues & Thurs at Tauranga Boys’ College 6-7.30pm. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059

Neighbourhood Run/Walk

Tues, Thurs & Fri at Pyes Pa 6am start. Ask about free recovery shake. Phone Svetlana on 027 616 2124

New Social Book Club

Commencing Feb 9 10.30am & Feb 13 1.30pm. No fees. For venue, phone Joy on 021 0243 9129

Ocean Running

5k Mount Fun Run every Tues 6pm. Run or walk, walkers start from 5.30pm, runners 6pm. Register at Mount Ocean Sports Club, Pilot Bay 5.15pm. $5 entry, includes free drink & opportunity to win a spot prize after the run. All welcome. Phil 021 383 354

Recreational Cycle Group

Every Tues at Palmers, Ohauiti 9am. Pam/Andrew 544 3272. Every Weds at Sulphur Pt, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am. Cam 552 4513. Every Sun at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd 9am. Heinz 574 1543

South City Indoor Bowls Club

Meet every Tues in Greerton Community Hall 7pm. Shirley/Keith 577 1116

Taoist Tai Chi

Exercise your body, challenge your mind. New class at 15 Koromiko St, Judea 7pm. Wade 021 606 133

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal help. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every 1st & 3rd Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399

Bromeliad Club

At Yacht Club, Sulphur Pt 12.30-2.30pm. Bromeliad plant display open to the public with many plant sales tables. Raffles, free entry, plenty of parking & free spot prizes. Lynley 576 7711 Cards Do you play cribbage or would like to learn the game? Every Weds at Tauranga RSA 1pm. New members welcome. Rona 578 7939

Community Bible Study

City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm for a non denominational Bible Study for 7 weeks on Ephesians starts today. Julie 552 4068

Fernland 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 14110

Healing Rooms

Experience God’s healing touch at Bethlehem Town Centre, cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore, open Wednesday’s 1-3pm. All inquiries 021 110 0878. And at Papamoa Healing Rooms, Baptist Church, cnr Dickson & Longview Rds every Weds 2.30-3.30pm. No appointment necessary, no charge, all ages welcome. www.healingrooms.co.nz

Law for Lunch

63 Willow St 12-1pm. What to ask Animal Control at your door - Brent Lincoln (Tga City Council)

Supernova Stellar Explosions. These unimaginably massive events occur at the end of every star’s life - then something often happens. Fergusson Park Observatory 7.30pm

Leisure Marching

Age Concern Walking Group

Mount Maunganui Badminton Club

Wednesday 10 February

Meet at Kulim Park 10am. Sausage sizzle. All welcome. 578 2631

Ash Wednesday 10 Feb Service Times

St Peter’s Mt Maunganui 10am. Bayswater Village, Bayfair 3pm. St Mary’s Bayfair 7pm

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Requires new ladies for non competitive marching. No experience required. Every Weds at Morland Fox Park, Greerton 8-9.30am. Tricia 543 4581

Every Weds 6.30pm. $8 to play. All skills welcome. Eve 021 906 481

Mount RSA 8 Ball Club

Every Weds at Mount RSA 6.30pm. Enjoy

a game of pool or learn to play. Come along. Gail 022 647 5314

Mountain Bike Group

Meet at RideBikes, 393 Cameron Rd 6.15pm. Jen 578 0016

Positively Me for Women Courses

Interested in building self-esteem, growing confidence, overcome fears of rejection, failure or criticism? Gain skills & insights to make changes to be who you want to be & live the life you want. Courses start Feb 17 & 18 for 6 weeks. Day & night option. Wednesday’s 6-8pm. Thursday’s 12.30-2.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Bayfair. $55 for 6 week course. Ph 575 9945 or email: naudeen@mountanglican.org.nz

Public Talk

Come & hear about the work of Assistance Dogs Trust & how these dogs can sniff out hypos. March 2 at The Oak Room, RSA Greerton 7pm

Single Coffee Club 60+

Mixed company for singles 60+ that meet once a week for coffee, enjoy socialising & making new friends. Email: mixandmingle@ xtra.co.nz or 027 439 4267

Taoist Tai Chi

For good all round wellbeing. New class starts Feb 10 at 15 Koromiko St 1pm. Caroline 548 1209

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club rooms, Memorial Park 10am - 2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Juniors 4-5.30pm. Beginners & experienced stitchers welcome. Nancy 544 4778

Tauranga Floral Art Group

Meet at Baptist Hall cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. AGM 10.30am followed by shared lunch (members a plate please) 12.30pm afternoon meeting. New members welcome. Barbara 281 1679

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Ngatuhoa - to falls & return. Easy option. Grade mod, approx 5.5hrs. Robin 543 0940

Te Puke Spiritual & Healing Centre

Meditation development & learning night - what does 2016 hold for us? Constables Gallery, Commerce Lane, Te Puke. Doors open 7pm for 7.15pm start. $5. All welcome. Kerry 552 6768

Toastmasters

Build your confidence, find your voice & open doors of opportunity in 2016. Join the happy bunch at City Early Start. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 7-8.15am. 021 044 5654 or www.cityearlystart.co.nz

Waipuna Hospice Remembrance Service

For family & friends to remember & reflect on their recent loss. At Waipuna Hospice Day Services Wing, 43 Te Puna Station Rd, Bethlehem 7pm. Waipuna Hospice 552 4380

Thursday 11 February A Course in Miracles

Free study and support group in Tauranga. Text only for details: 021 0274 2502. For info www.acim.org

GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT Greer’s Gastro Bar Sunday 7 – Blaze 5.30-8.30pm. Classic hits and popular covers duo. The Crown and Badger Friday 5 – Eclipse. Saturday 6 – One One One. The Matua Sunday 7 – Back Porch 3-6pm. Wednesday 10 – A Taste of Country 7.30-10pm.

Awesome Clothing Sale

Good quality, all sizes & styles - men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. Only $3 a bag. You pick. Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 9.30-10.30am rain or sine. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934

Argentine Tango

Social improvised dancing. Beginner classes starting soon. Please express your interest. Phillip 0273 091 355 or goldenaxistango@yahoo.com

Club Mt Maunganui

Social games club. Play indoor bowls, 500, bolivia & 5 crowns every Thurs 12.45pm. Prizes to be won & visits to other clubs. Gloria 575 0059

Community Bible Study International

Every Thurs at 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational Bible Study on “Return to Jerusalem” starts today. Jack/Betty 544 3809

Fitness League

Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed to help with posture, balance & stamina, combination of exercise, movement & dance. All ages & abilities. Complementary 1st class. Thurs: Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/ Cameron Rd 9.30am. Weds: Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170

Free Meditation

Join these classes any time over the next 6 weeks, till March 4. At Papamoa Community Centre/Library, Mako Room, 15 Gravatt Rd 7.45pm. Classes last just over 1 hr. www.freemeditationnz.com

French Connection

For lovers of all things French. Come & meet like-minded people over a relaxed drink. Meet every second Thurs at La Mexica, the Strand between 4.306.30pm. Andrea - agohns@yahoo.co.nz

Happiness & Our Mind

Drop-in meditation classes, beginners welcome. Classes are self-contained so start any date. Cost $14 per class. Tauranga Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd. Monthly classes, next class Feb 18 7-8.30pm. www.meditateintauranga.org

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

More Than Craft

Every Thurs during term time at Greerton Bible Church cnr Chadwick Rd & Fraser St 9.30-11.30am. Welcome to view. 544 0823

Mount Art Group

Have recommenced for 2016. Meet every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, Victoria Rd, Mount 9am - 1pm. Merilynn 575 6777 Smith’s Sport Shoes Everyone’s Run Walk Thursday’s (Daylight Saving) Fergusson Park 3km & 5km waterfront course options. Entries from 5.15pm. Students $3, adults $5. Measured course, times recorded with results available next

day www.taurangaramblers.co.nz $100 weekly spot prize voucher with up to 15 minor spot prizes. Prizegiving 7pm Neighbourhood Beer Kitchen. Malcolm 027 292 4411

Taoist Tai Chi

New beginners class, Katikati Memorial Hall 5.30pm. Come & experience the Tai Chi way of exercising your body & mind. Neale 021 0212 7720

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Every Thurs at Mirrielees Rd 7.30pm.

Tauranga Rock & Roll Social Dancers Have fun dancing to authentic rock & roll music every Thurs at Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save) 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. 576 7326

Tennis Seniors WBOP

Players 35+, Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. New members welcome. Lynda 575 0627 or tswbop@gmail.com

Young Parents Group

Must be aged 20 or younger. Meet every Thurs during term time at 471 Devonport Rd (Plunket Rooms) 12noon. This week: Relationships/counselling/ the Arty House with Janice Higgison (Counsellor). Lunch provided. Transport available on a “first in” basis. Rozi on 027 293 0353

Friday 12 February Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. For more meetings or assistance 0800 229 6757

Chess Tauranga

At Tauranga RSA, Greerton 5-7pm, for the whole family. Longer if necessary for longer games. Werner 548 1111 http:// www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Gourmet Night Market

Every Fri at Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 5pm until dark. A diverse range of speciality street food from some of the Bay’s top food trucks & restaurants

TaiChi QingGoing 18 Moves

A good way to improve your health. Every Fri at Greerton Hall 6.30-7.15pm. Gold coin donation, all welcome. Phone 571 5168

Tauranga Lyceum Club

Women’s friendship club. Catered lunch first Fri of month & dinner third Weds with varied & interesting speakers. Other activities include; painting, mah jong, music appreciation, bridge & book club. 68 1st Ave. June 926 9044

“Te Puke Art: Inspired”

Te Puke Art Society Exhibition, The Incubator, Historic Village, 17th Ave, until Feb 18 Mon- Sat 10am-2pm. All welcome

The Sociables

A 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. 022 0120 376

Tiki’s new song a tribute to the Bay Bay of Plenty singer/songwriter Tiki Taane has no problem promoting his home region by inviting media to a private show to promote the Bay and his new single. Tiki, who has lived in Papamoa for the last six years, says when you title a song ‘No Place Like Home’, it’s only right you launch that song from the beautiful Bay of Plenty. That is exactly what the musician did on Sunday as about 30 media were flown to Tauranga to hang out with the entertainer at Mount Maunganui Surf Lifesaving Club, where he performed his latest song along with a number of his favourite songs. Tiki says the gig was a success with the media giving him a lot of positive feedback. “Everyone is stoked. They are all here, they’re all happy, they all loved it. Instead of me going to Auckland, I brought Auckland to the Bay. It was great.” ‘No Place Like Home’ is available for purchase and streaming Greg Taipari across all digital platforms from today.

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Promises, promises “…a pocketful of mumbles, such are promises; all lies and jest – still, a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.” So runs part of Simon and Garfunkel’s song ‘The Boxer’. Mumbled words and forgotten phrases reflect a low value placed on promises! At the other end of the spectrum, we talk about vows and commitment. However, these too can be forgotten or disregarded – being human, we reprioritise and sometimes choose to overlook promises when it becomes too difficult or costly. Celebrating a wedding anniversary is one way to remember and recommit to a person and a relationship, even though it may not always be easy. Methodists continue the early Wesleyan practice of holding a Covenant service, often at the start of a New Year. It reminds us of our commitment to God, of a relationship that we work at throughout our lives. The words of the service are not mumbled, but clear and challenging; they include a promise to answer God’s call on our lives, whether it is

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within our comfort zone or out of it, whether it is convenient or not. As we speak them, we know we have often failed to keep these promises completely and recognise that we may not be unwavering in the future. However, we also acknowledge the strength we find beyond ourselves and the faithfulness of the One we serve, as we trust God’s unfailing commitment to us. On Saturday, February 6, there is the opportunity to remind ourselves of another promise, the commitment made with the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, Te Tiriti o Waitangi. An extra day’s holiday also provides us with space to reflect on our own response to this document, written many generations ago. As citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand the Treaty is our founding document, so it affects us all, whether we are tangata whenua, descendants of British immigrants or more recent arrivals from elsewhere. Does it contain mumbles and lies or a commitment and promise to each other? Viv Whimster, Ministry Assistant, Wesley, Tauranga Methodist Parish

Truth shall set you free How do we discern what is the truth? I well remember a son talking to his well-to-do father, suggesting they invest in a certain company. The son was telling his father of the well-known men who were fronting the advertising campaign. The father asked the son how much of their own money had these men invested in the company. The answer was very little. The father pointed out that these men had no experience in this type of business. It didn’t take long for the company to fold. Fortunately, the father had enough wisdom to keep his hard-earned money in his pocket, and the son listened and learned much from the wisdom of his father. A lesson for all of us! I have asked many questions of man and God. In all that time I have never found The Bible to be anything but true. For example, when Jesus stated in John 14: 6 that: He is “the way, the truth and the life”. Little by little I found the truth of these words. Jesus never forced His sayings upon anyone or said they must believe Him. People realised the life of Jesus simply echoed what The Bible had prophesied about Him. Within a few years of His death on Calvary’s hill, the life Jesus led had changed the world, and is still doing so 2000 years on. Ps Grant Hynds, The Well

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DIVE CRESCENT PAY & DISPLAY GETS BIGGER

New parking spaces but some construction disruption

Later this year the Spring Street and Elizabeth Street parking buildings will be fully automated. This will enable more flexibility with opening hours so the buildings can be opened to help cater for major weekend events if needed. Loyalty cards are very popular with parking building users; options for a loyalty programme will be included within the automated system.

30 new parking spaces

A new floor with 110 new parking spaces will be added to the Elizabeth Street carpark. Work starts towards the end of February. It will be disruptive at times, with some of the existing parking spaces being knocked out of action during construction. The work will take about 5 months to complete.

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With the relocation of the Foodbank, two small car parks on Dive Crescent will be extended to one larger pay & display car park with 30 new spaces, due around Easter this year.

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Did you know about these parking areas?

Bus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Forget about parking altogether, catch a bus and read a book on your way to work instead. Smartride cards, giving 20% discount for the Tauranga Bayhopper services, can be purchased from the bus driver or at the Tauranga iSite on the corner of Wharf St and Willow St.

Cliff Road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; At $2 per day, this is the cheapest all-day park. 130 off-street parking spaces just a 5 minute walk from the city centre. Devonport Road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3-hour parking right in the city centre behind the pop-up car park, accessed from the very top of Elizabeth Street. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget that along with all other off-street parks, the car parks in this space are free on Saturdays.

Bicycle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fresh air, convenience and exercise in what is probably New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most cycle-friendly climate. All of Tauranga City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key cycle routes across the city will be completed in the next 2 years, thanks to a funding partnership with the Ministry of Transportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Urban Cycle Fund and NZ Transport Agency.

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