11 October 2013, Issue 670

Relishing the rideMany bikers wouldnt dream of attempting a 160km ride in one go - but for this keen group of Tauranga riders, the lengthy Motu 160 event this

weekend is being approached as a training exercise for larger rides later in the year. See page 13 for full story. Pictured: Graeme Shanks, Debbie Clark, Tim Mills, Jo Tisch and Chris Ryan. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Avid sports fans, demoralised after Team New Zealand's

spectacular downfall, can take heart from several stunning success

stories this week.

The All Blacks have of course shown us that champions still walk amongst us, after a thrilling thrashing of South Africa to take the rugby champs.

And far from being defeated on the water, our young yachties, namely Burling and Meech, have proven that not only does NZ have world beaters in sailing, but the Bay of Plenty breeds them.

They win yacht races with the level of their skill, not a measure of their budget. They are among a throng, if that is the right term for a collection of sailors, from our region who are right at the top of their game. Add to the recent world champs wins the successes also of the Saunders and others, and we get a picture of a sailing region producing yachties who can foot it with the worlds best, based on skill, not just a measure of how much money can be invested in technology, which is how many now view the Americas Cup.

Really the Americas Cup should be named something more appropriate, such as The Technology Spending Champion-ships With Some Sailing Thrown In.

Which brings us to some concerns that RR headquarters has been wrestling with for some time. That many sports are not aptly named. So weve launched a campaign to re-name most of the worlds sports to more appropriately describe what these events involve.

Getting a gripThe aforementioned wrestling is well

labelled. It leaves you in no doubt what happens. But imagine a Martian landing on earth and trying to come to grips with some of our sport names.

How would you explain rugby? It's a sport involving a fi eld, goalposts and an oval ball but its named after a grubby little town in England.

If thats not diffi cult enough for our

extra-terrestrial sports fan to grasp, try explaining badminton.

So the proposal is to rename bad-minton as Shuttlecocking.

Now any pursuit involving the cock word, especially combined with some shuttling, is fraught with hazards. It could be argued that shuttlecocking is the aprs-golf pastime of Tiger Woods, but we can assure you that the world would soon get used to the new name for the sport and those of you who are sniggering right now, I remind you, we should be adults about this and accept there are times when its appropriate to whip out the cock word in polite conver-sation without fear of offence.

Boat confusionAnd talking earlier of

boats, be aware that boat races are often confused with drinking games and sculling isn't always an event involv-ing rowing and oars, although participants have been known to end up in the drink.

Another sport-ing code that has identity issues is croquet. Try explaining that to the Martian sports fan. Croquet is a silly French word that means 'small round chocolates that your gran used to have. This would be far better described as Malletting.

Netball is very clear and concise, along with basketball, and football but we have some major concerns over the pitching of Polo. This is essentially football on horses, although much of the world simply refers to polo players as tossers - even though technically they don't toss the ball, but

whack it with their bats. So the most logical name change for polo would

be to Horse Malletting.Javelin needs to reclaim its

ancient roots and become Spear Chucking. Shot Put is pretty clear, and most of the athletic events, however many of you have often thought Walking is

just stupid.Boxing should rightly be called

hitting. Fencing obviously needs a new name, unless it's being performed at Mystery Creek

during Fieldays with a pair of pliers. Tennis is okay, but only played by people who dont have Labrador retrievers. There is no need for the complications of a net, racquet and headbands if you have a tennis ball

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bourhood. We may have to consider some-thing like racquet

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Trouble. Luge would be better described as Skiing Gone Wrong. Hockey is another code which could use some re-branding. While many people describe hockey as

simply confusing, avid fans will tell you it is quite logical. We are open to suggestions on this one. Bent Stick Ball is a possibility, but our lines are now open for your calls on this. While youre at it, have a think about other sports that need re-branding and drop a line to brian@thesun.co.nz

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Taurangas marine community is backing Maritime New Zealands call to enforce

compulsory wearing of lifejackets for people under the age of 15, but says the legislation

will have teething problems.This week MNZ announced it supports a move to the

compulsory stance, along with continuing to encourage everyone on the water to wear lifejackets at all times.

Tauranga Sport Fishing Clubs manager Grant Holley is supportive of the proposed changes but says one of the issues is that people like their freedom of choice.

And it will be the same as the issues we went through when seatbelts became compulsory. But now 99.9 per cent of people, when they hop into a car, put their seatbelt on, says Grant.

I guess its just education and time that will get people convinced that it is the right thing to do.

MNZ-commissioned research data on boating activity indicates a high percentage of boaties carry lifejackets on-board (between 88-95 per cent depending on boat-type) but a lower percentage actually wear lifejackets.

The rate of wearing lifejackets, over all types of vessels is 80 per cent, but drops to 56-58 per cent for power and sail boats.

Volunteer maritime warden Barry Benton believes such a law is important, because not only will it help change boating behaviour but will influence the use of lifejackets by future generations.

It becomes habit, doesnt it, and thats the key. Any-thing that saves lives has got to be good.

A Bay of Plenty maritime volunteer for more than 30 years, Barry says compliance levels have improved dramatically, with most adhering to the on-board requirement, but there is a hard core who find them too expensive or too awkward.

Barry sees this as a foolish act in avoiding ones own safety.

Compared to dying, I think they [lifejackets] are quite cheap.

Jordan, 13, Kayla, 15, and Eden, 11, Holley wearing their lifejackets. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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The future of Summerfest the family friendly, no alcohol, no drugs summer music festival is in doubt this summer after city councillors refused council funding for it this week.

The decision was made on Monday at the fi nal council meeting of the current council.

Summerfest was seeking $43,000 in council funding. It might have received $32,000 but instead got nothing except a promise council chief executive offi cer Garry Poole will look at support in kind for the young peoples musical event.

Councillors were asked to approve a staff proposal to grant $50,000 to the Gate Pa 150th commemoration, $32,000 to Summerfest and for Garry Poole to begin negotiations with private backers to arrange support for the NZ All Stars, mini X games-D1NZ event at ASB Baypark.

The only councillors who support that are Larry Baldock, Terry

Molloy, Tony Christiansen and Mayor Stuart Crosby.The rest of the councillors refused the $50,000, saying taking the

parks department surplus and spending it on the commemoration wasnt right. The $32,000 was voted to the Gate Pa commemora-tions, leaving Summerfest with nothing.

As The Weekend Sun went to press Summerfest trustees were doubting the festival will be held this summer.

In July this year when the council gave $30,000 for the National Jazz Festival, $20,000 for the Port of Tauranga Half Marathon, $30,000 for the Aims Games, $20,000 for the Garden and Arts Festival and $25,000 for the Tauranga Arts Festival, it was told that the Garden and Art Festival had $180,000 in the bank.

Events funding has remained at $200,000 for 10 years. The bulk of it supports the citys fl agship events.

A busy winter securing a number of high profi le events to an already jam-packed schedule has the team at ASB Baypark confi -dent they have the recipe for a summer of success.

For the next fi ve months ASB Baypark will play host to an array of events including music concerts, freestyle motocross, and the usual drawcard of high octane speedway.

Headlining this weeks announcement is the hosting rights to the inaugural Mount Vibes New Years Eve Festival showcasing The Black Seeds, I Am Giant, Sons of Zion and Home Brew. About 6000 people are expected to attend the inaugural event.

ASB Baypark manager Ervin McSweeney is rapt to see the venue evolving into a viable option for events outside their usual domain of speedway for people to attend during summer and beyond.

Mount Vibes is a new one for us, but it is something that we have always been inter-ested in because it is New Years and a lot of

people are in town and looking for events.People are on holiday and come to the

Bay of Plenty to relax and have fun and its pretty good for them to have some things to go and see.

Its always somewhere we have had speed-way but we have always been very keen to extend that, so we are now getting on our way.

Keeping in theme with the popular speed-way season, from October 26 to March 29, ASB Baypark has secured a Monster Truck and Crusty Demons Show set down for January 4 and the return of the successful D1NZ Drifting Championships on January 18-19.

But Ervin admits the most exciting compo-nent of the summer could well be hosting a V8 Jetsprint Championships a pioneering fi rst for the venue allowing for the sport to be televised.

The decision is expected to be announced later this month. Going ahead will mean

digging 5metre-wide channels a few inches deep around

what is currently a rugby ground. It would be a stadium setting fi rst for the sport in New Zealand.

The Jetsprint Association is already show-ing Baypark as the venue for Januarys second round of the New Zealand Jetsprint Championship.

We think that the Jetsprint Association are really keen to see this go ahead because it is different and to have it in a stadium is differ-ent for them as well.

ASB Baypark manager Ervin McSweeney and Bay Leisure and Events Limited

chief executive Gary Dawson ahead of the upcoming summer of events.

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Bike-lovers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to hop on their bikes and pedal

for a cause this weekend, in the second annual Tour of Tauranga.

The event starting 10am Sunday, October 13 is the years main fundraising event for the Bay of Plenty MS Society and involves a social, scenic 23km bike through the city.

Event organiser Joni Bentham hopes hundreds of families, friends and individuals will join in the ride, which begins and ends at the Edgewater Fanzone on The Strand.

Its a fun ride, and its not competitive at all its all about spot prizes and having an awesome time.

You might think 23km sounds long, but its such a nice/enjoyable course, exploring some beautiful tracks and new cycleways; you dont even notice the distance.

Joni, a passionate cyclist and sportswoman, has

completed many social and competitive sporting events, but was forced to slow down when diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2006.

With the diagnoses limiting her own abilities, Joni jumped on the opportunity to organise and promote the Tour of Tauranga and encourage others to enjoy cycling.

When I moved here I joined up with the MS Soci-ety, and I jumped on the chance to be involved in this event. I have done the course slowly a few times and its stunning.

BOP MS Society is a charitable trust, relying on funding and donations to support its many members.

Funding from this ride is so important, because a lot of the resources we provide for our members are funded through these events, such as our fi eld workers wages.

Last years inaugural event saw about 170 people take to the track. Early bird entry costs $20 online at www.touroftauranga.co.nz, or $25 on the day, with registration from 8am.

Joni Bentham is hoping for a successful event this weekend.

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There is nothing more frustrating as a tourist than discovering you

missed a places hidden gems after you leave.

Thats where Tourism BOPs cruise ambassadors come in. Every day a cruise ship arrives, a group is waiting by the gang-plank from 7am, ready to greet passengers as they disembark and provide tips and advice on what to do during their visit.

Taurangas Sue Lawry loves helping the visitors so much she has signed on for her third year as an ambassador, describing it as the perfect summer job.

I absolutely love it. Its just great fun, everyone is on holiday and in a great mood, and I love Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty - its so easy to promote such a great place.

Sue is one of eight ambassadors who will welcome the 240,000 passengers and crew scheduled to disembark during the cruise season, which begins on Saturday with the

arrival of the Sea Princess. The ambassa-dors help with queries as diverse as where to fi nd a church service, get their haircut or fi nd a doctor but generally they get asked for advice on what to do.

If they want to book a tour, we just send them to the i-Port thats their role but a lot just want to fi nd out what they can do around Tauranga for the day.

Her advice varies depending on who she is talking to and their interests, but walking around Mauao is generally one of her top recommendations.

Sue says being an ambassador reminds her just how good it is to live here.

The feedback you get is that this place is so clean and looks great. You just need to see the harbour gleaming on a sunny day to be reminded just how good it is here.

Tourism BOP cruise manager Esther Goldsworthy says the ambassador pro-gramme plays a critical part in helping passengers get the most out of their visit.

Read more about Taurangas cruise indus-try on page 18.

Picnic celebrationsTo celebrate the start of the cruise ship season

and the completion of the Pilot Bay Board-walk, families are being invited to Mount Mainstreets Pilot Bay Picnic on Saturday.

People are encouraged to grab some takea-ways or take a picnic, enjoy free entertainment (weather permitting) and see the Sea Princess depart the Port of Tauranga at 7.30pm.

The picnic is at Pilot Bay on October 12 from 5pm-6.30pm.

Melrose masked ballThe excitement and joy of getting dressed up

and looking fabulous is being injected back into residents of Melrose Retirement Village with a masquerade ball tonight.

The event from 6-9.30pm is for residents and their families, and is part of the villages efforts to lose the traditional model of retirement care and bring back the fun and enjoyment of the residents younger years.

Organiser Leslie Spark says Our belief is that everyone, no matter what age, is capable of continued growth and activity.

Ocktoberfest fun A fun day for the family including a giant

slide, a sawdust dig, cookie decorating, and Old Macdonalds Farm is on in Te Puke next weekend.

The Ocktoberfest Family Gala Day and Fun Run/Walk is on October 19, from 9am-mid-day. The fun run/walk is either 5km or 2.5km at 9am. Visitors can also enjoy food, live enter-tainment, and professional dog/car washes.

Entry for children aged under 13 years costs $5, 13 years and over $10, or family tickets $25, with proceeds going towards childrens and youth activities. Phone 07 573 9042.

By Hamish Carter

Cruise ambassador Sue Lawry and Bay of Plenty Tourism cruise manager Esther Goldsworthy. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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Child hit by car in GreertonAn eight-year-old boy was hit by a car outside

the Greerton Police Station this week. Emergency services were called to the incident at Greertons Chadwick Rd about 11.45am on Tuesday. A motorist was travelling down Chadwick Rd, toward Cameron Rd, when the boy on a bicycle came out of a laneway next to the Department of Conservation.

The boy was conscious and breathing at the scene and was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Women injured in SH2 crashTwo women were taken to Tauranga Hospital

after a two-car crash on State Highway 2 near Whakamarama this week. Emergency services were called to the crash at the intersection of SH2 and Munro Rd just before 2pm Monday. Tauranga Police Sergeant Nigel Ramsden says a woman driving a sta-tionwagon was waiting to turn right into Munro Rd when a 4WD, driven by another woman, crashed into the rear. The 4WD fl ipped onto its side, trap-ping the driver, who was the vehicles sole occupant.

Both drivers a 31-year-old woman and a16-year-old girl were taken to hospital with minor and moderate injuries.

$1m Rena fund recipients namedA stone penguin sculpture at Mount Maunganui,

residents of Motiti Island, and Tourism Bay of Plenty are among recipients of a $1million Rena Recovery Fund. The $1million fund is a donation from Mediterranean Shipping Company the char-terers of the cargo ship Rena when it hit Astrolabe Reef on October 5, 2011. Although MSC was not responsible for the operations of the ship when it grounded, its managing director of MSC (Aust) Pty Ltd, Kevin Clarke, says the company was concerned about the costs imposed on the community fol-lowing the environmental disaster and has donated $1million towards local organisations.

Cap placed on liquor storesMore bars, but no more off-licences or pubs will

be allowed in industrial areas; and there will be no restrictions on outlets proximities to schools, accord-ing to a new local alcohol policy. The fi nal decision on the number and locations of liquor outlets was made by the city and district councils Joint Govern-ance Committee on Tuesday. The maximum licensed hours for all bars, pubs, taverns and on-licences in Tauranga City Centre is 9am to 3am with a one-way door system from 2am. The maximum licensed hours for all off-licences will be 7am-10pm. The maximum licensed hours for all on-licences in the Western Bay of Plenty, excluding Tauranga City centre, is 9am to 1am.

Matapihi drink driver sentencedA Matapihi woman described by a judge as a

recidivist drink driver will serve a sentence of com-munity work and community detention.

Candice Lloyd, 20, was sentenced in Tauranga District Court this week after earlier pleading guilty to driving with excess breath alcohol, driving while disqualifi ed, and two counts of careless driving caus-ing injury.

Judge Louis Bidois told the court Lloyd was over the legal alcohol limit when she drove the car that crashed into a powerpole in Matapihi in June this year. The 20-year-old was driving along Matapihi Rd about 9.40pm on June 10 when she lost control of the vehicle, crossed the centreline and crashed into a pole. Lloyds blood was tested and found to contain 106 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. The legal driving limit is 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.

Judge Bidois treated the drink driving charge as the lead charge and sentenced Lloyd to two months community detention, 180 hours community work, nine months supervision and disqualifi ed her from driving for 12 months and one day. Her disqualifi ca-tion begins November 16.

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Now 71, the Mount Maunganui KiwiRail locomotive engineer has been in the rail industry for 54 years making him New Zealands longest serving train driver.

And there are no plans of retiring just yet.

As a child, Bryan says his passion for rail began during holidays to his aunts home in Fielding.

To get out of her hair I used to head along to the station and watch the trains.

Bryan joined KiwiRail in 1959, where his passion soon aligned with a clear knack for the industry. Within the fi rst year, he progressed to fi reman and by 1966 had reached second grand qualifi cations.

Soon after working diesel electrics

he advanced to fi rst grade in 1972 and two years later was working on electrics in Wellington.

Bryan moved to rail cars in 1988, was involved as a remote driver with a training unit in 1995 and then became a minded driver.

To date he has worked in Mount Maunganui, Napier, New Plymouth, Taihape, Frankton and Wellington depots all for KiwiRail, which celebrated 150 years of New Zealand rail last weekend.

I think its the best job in the country because you have the best offi ce window in the country and you get to see all the changing scenes.

We are sort of like one operating family of railway people and if you

keep your nose clean and follow the regulations, youre still your own boss on the job.

Bryans highlights include crewing the fi rst steam-powered passenger train into the new Palmerston North Station, driving his fi rst steam locomotive as a locomotive engineer in Frankton and driving the last silver train out of Wellington.

Hes also had 10 years of the silver fern rail car, been involved in remote training and enjoyed the challenge of driving Murupara log trains.

I am now looking forward to driving the new locomotives in Tauranga and then eventually retiring and playing bowls and travelling.

Rail riding waysWatching fl ames leap out of express trains as they whizzed past at 6.30pm made a young

Bryan Campbell think I wouldnt mind driving one of those one day.

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Its the time of life when people should be enjoying the fruits of their labours and relaxing, but Salvation Army Tauranga Addictions Service is seeing a grow-ing number of seniors gambling their savings and life away.

Caseworker Catherine Switzer has seen the number of problem gamblers aged over 60 years seeking help rise signifi cantly recently and believes given the stigma attached to problem gambling that its just the tip of the iceberg.

There is more shame and embarrassment con-nected with gambling rather than alcohol or drugs, says Catherine, who deals with a range of addictions.

Catherine says there are many triggers for problem gambling in older people, from loneliness or bore-dom to stress, loss of loved ones, depression, or an inability to pursue old interests.

While Catherine says problem gambling affects people from all walks of life, the biggest challenge in helping seniors is their reluctance to take action because of shame and embarrassment.

They dont come from an era of having counsel-ling. There is a stigma from society about problem gambling.

With many seniors on limited incomes, they can easily slip into a desperate cycle to try to win back the money they have lost, says Catherine.

To address the growing problem she says its vital people realise gambling can be a major problem and urges families to look out for trouble signs includ-ing when older people do not have enough food, cant pay their utility bills, stop doing things, change their socialising, or stay away from family outings.

They are holding an open day for agencies and families on October 24 from 10am-3pm at 176 Fraser St. Details, phone 07 578 9329.

Latest fi gures on gaming machine use in the Western Bay show their use has fallen marginally during the last two years, but growing online gaming is expected to have more than made up for the drop.

Department of Internal Affair fi gures for gaming machine proceeds for the March to June quarter in both Tauranga and Western Bay council areas have dropped during the last two years by a total of 3.35 per cent in Tauranga and one per cent in the Western Bay. Salvation Army Tauranga Addiction Services case worker Catherine Switzer hasnt noticed any change and suspects other forms of gambling particularly the increasingly

available world of online gaming are making up for it.

There is certainly still a major problem out there, especially when you consider how much is being spent.

Gaming machine proceeds in the latest quarter in Tauranga totalled $6.904m compared with $1.430m in the Western Bay council area. There are no fi gures for online gaming.

Catherine says online gaming seems to be attracting a younger, internet savvy market being drawn into the excitement, with offers of initial free credits for online gaming on social media sites.

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Salvation Army addiction councillor Catherine Switzer says loved ones can be the key to helping senior problem gamblers seek help. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Worried about the over-reliance on senior volunteers in land search and rescue

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training programme fi ve years ago.

Prompted by a survey by New Zealand Search and Rescue which had found the average age of 80 per cent of the volunteers it relied on was about 57 years of age, Steve turned his attention to succession plan-ning by introducing more youth.

Steve, now the Bay of Plenty Regional Council emergency management coordinator, was inspired by the success of surf lifesaving in getting teenagers to take on lead roles in helping safeguard the public.

He borrowed the youth programme concept from Hamilton, but broadening its land-based search and rescue focus to include Coastguard and rural fi re fi ghting. Through an intensive programme that requires a 500-hour commitment per year from

the teens with weekly training sessions and camps, he and the many leaders he relies on have seen a renewed interest in emergency services and members increase their confi dence and leadership skills.

Its so satisfying to see them all grow through the programme.

In the wake of his programmes success, the Gov-ernment recently funded a new three-week Youth in Emergency Services programme in six regional cen-tres to give teens a short introduction to emergency services work including fi re, search and rescue and civil defence. In contrast the Tauranga programme teaches them a wide range of emergency skills, including earning the Coastguards day-skippers licence, rural fi re fi ghting and fi rst aid unit standards.

These days most of his fi rst graduates are on the call-up list when there is an emergency to respond to. Some, like Lars Louis, 19, have been bitten by the emergency bug and want to take it further. Lars encourages other community-minded young people with an interest in the outdoors to get involved.

Mission for good

By Hamish Carter

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Tickets to Waipuna Hospices SOL3 MIO concert have

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Fundraising manager Trish Rae is thrilled to announce a second SOL3 MIO concert has been secured on Saturday, December 7 and tickets are now available.

The demand for tickets has been

unprecedented and demonstrates how incredibly popular these talent per-formers have become.

They are certainly hot property so we are thrilled to be able to host a second concert.

The concerts are at Holy Trinity at 7.30pm. Tickets cost $75 for adults, students $60, and are available at Wai-puna Hospice, the three hospice shops at Greerton, Fraser St and MacDonald Street, from Creative Tauranga or at www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz

Te Puke Fire Brigade will celebrate 100 years of firefighting this weekend as current

firefighters are joined by past members and the community for an event-filled programme.

Fire chief Glenn Williams says brigade members have gone to a lot of trouble to make this an enjoy-able and memorable event for everyone.

Saturday morning we have a parade of fire appli-ances through the main street, starting at 11am, followed by a static display outside the old dairy fac-tory on Jellicoe Street for approximately half an hour.

This will include an invitation for Life Honorary Members to march with us in front of the appliances.

Glenn says this will be followed by the station being

open to the public for two or three hours.At 6pm a Centennial Dinner will take place at Te

Puke Memorial Hall on Jellicoe Street. This will include speeches by dignitaries, dinner, presentation of brigade honours, a cutting of a cake, dancing and socialising.

Sunday morning will include a church service at the St Johns Anglican Church next to the Fire Station at 10am.

Glenn says anyone who wishes to attend is wel-come, service personnel please wear uniform.

There will then be a casual and informal barbecue lunch for those wishing to join us before they head for home.

I am extremely proud of the efforts our members have put in to make this a special occasion and I trust this weekend will live up to your expectations.

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Ben Williams, Wayne Bain, Mark Norris, Glenn Williams, Laurence Cameron and Dale Lindsay with the 100 year commemoration booklets. Photo by Daniel Hines.

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It may look like a prim and proper event full of polished, perfected pooches but Tauranga Kennel

Associations annual Championship Shows are dog-eat-dog events.

How much do you value our native emblem the kiwi? Its a question Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust is prompting people to consider with the launch of a

novel fundraiser.The trust is auctioning off the

naming rights for three of the young kiwi destined to be released at the Oropi native forest park in the next year, in a unique spon-sorship deal which trust chairman Phil Wells hopes will also raise awareness about their work.

We dont know what to expect, but hopefully it will be a great success.

The fi rst $500 raised in the Trade Me auction will go to major sponsor Kiwis for Kiwis Trust, with the rest going to the Otanewainuku Trust.

There had been no bids on the starting price of $200 at the time The Weekend Sun went to print, but a few questions on the auction, which closes on October 21.

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around the name. It can be a business brand name but one thing you need to be conscious of is not putting a persons name on it so people dont get so attached.

The sponsorship package includes a visit to weigh and check the young kiwi and have your photo taken with it at the Warrenheip Kiwi Sanctuary

(near Cambridge). They are among seven

juvenile kiwi which are being kept at Warrenheip until they

reach 15-18 months

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in Otanewainuku, with the fi rst due to

come out in the next six to eight months. Their release is being

delayed until they are adults in the hope they are less likely to wander off and get lost. Early next year the trust also plans to capture four breeding pairs they have permission to relocate from the back of the Urewera. These birds have transmitters.

An information day is at the reserve on October 20 from 10am. The talk will be followed a short guided walk suitable for young children.

By Corrie Taylor

Whats your name kiwi?

By Hamish Carter

More than 600 show dogs will descend upon The Lakes Tauriko Business Estate this weekend for the national championships, where they will compete for titles, such as best in breed, and ultimately best in show.

Tauranga Kennel Association treasurer June Lawson says its a prestigious event which draws crowds from across the country, and is not to be taken lightly.

Its very serious. Its dog-eat-dog out there. Shows will run from 8.30am until late afternoon on both Saturday and Sunday, in conjunction with the Bay of Plenty Gundog Show Societys shows. June says 631 dogs are entered in Saturdays show, where international judges will eye them for composition, movement, coat, colour and more.

There is a breed standard for every breed and they must meet that.

The public is welcome to attend, view the dogs on show and chat to the owners.

There will be a big crowd its not a small show, says June.

June Lawson with her Saint Bernard Petra. Photo by Daniel Hines.

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A group of Tauranga cyclists are hoping they have not bitten off more than they can chew ahead of their latest pursuit of cycling

adventure in this weekends Motu 160.This Saturday the seven intrepid adventurers fi ve

men and two women will saddle up and take on the Eastern Bay of Plenty 160km cycling event in what they are calling a training ride.

Two of us completed Ironman 2013, three have just completed the Long Distance Triathlon World Champs and four of us are now in training for Ironman 2014, says Jo Tisch, one of the cyclists.

We fi gured that the Motu 160 would be a good training day in preparation for a 200km road ride, K2, around the Coromandel three weeks later.

In our madness we saw this and thought lets give this a crack and it could be more challenging than the K2.

Run in conjunction with the premier Motu Challenge

multisport event, the Motu 160 has cyclists pedal their mountain bikes 65km inland from Opotiki up the Old Coach Road. On reaching Motu Village, the fat-tyred mountain bike makes way for a skinny-wheeled road bike for a 95km haul on the tar back to Opotiki.

Unoffi cially formed three years ago, the group has become a bunch of middle of the pack triathletes who ride together, run together and drink coffee together, says Jo.

The 45-year-old admits the groups enthusiasm and thirst for entering gruelling events might be starting to get the better of them, considering they are specialist road cyclists.

Mid-pack riders in the Motu typically turn in times of around six and a half hours for the Motu 160 in what is a gruelling course. This group has been riding their motley collection of neglected mountain bikes for the last four weeks. Event director Mike van der Boom says numbers are up on last year, with 250 registered for the Motu Challenge multisport event and 100 in the Motu 160.

Riders at the ready

Win with Home & Leisure ExpoThe Tauranga Home and

Leisure Expo arrives in town next weekend, bringing with

it more than 180 exhibits showcasing everything from high-tech beds, to

kitchens and tiles.Running at ASB Baypark from

October 18-20, the expo again includes the Renovation Court,

loads of prizes, and plenty of renovation and home experts to answer all your tricky questions.

The Weekend Sun has 10 double passes to the Tauranga Home and Leisure Expo to give

away to lucky readers who can tell us when the event is happening.Enter online at:

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By Luke Balvert

Graeme Shanks, Debbie Clark, Tim Mills, Jo Tisch and Chris Ryan. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Cover story

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A year ago Gareth Griffi ths was struggling through a

relationship break-up, seeing little light at the end of a dark tunnel until he joined a mens network aimed at helping each other through tough times to a

place of strength.

The fortnightly group offers a place for men to come and share their story, gain new direction and insight, play a game of pool and develop a plan to move forward through much needed guidance.

I was in a bad state, having problems at work and going through a relationship break-up; it

was tough, says Gareth.Mates Taurangas open struc-

ture and step-by-step process helped Gareth take ownership of his problems in a judgement-free environment, helping him towards becoming a leader and role-model for other men.

Its an open group where people can share things about what they are going through. We are not there to judge.

The Tauranga branch of the Mates Mens Group started a year ago this month and has grown in size, attracting those struggling from depression, anxiety, or look-ing to make new mates, to those wanting to help empower

their community.There are a lot of support

groups for women, but not many for men, says Mates coordinator David Aupapa.

Men tend to isolate themselves, many have anxiety and dont make the connections like women make.

Mates is a place where men can come to develop communication skills, uncover potential and direc-tion while helping to empower themselves and others along the way. The group meets on Tuesdays every fortnight at 1428 Cameron Road from 7-9pm.

For more information, phone 0800 462 837.

Tourism Bay of Plenty is looking for a new ceremony with which to wel-come cruise ship tourists to the Port of Tauranga.

Whats wanted is something unique to the Port of Tauranga, which cur-rently welcomes tourists with a Maori welcome, as is performed at many other New Zealand ports, says general manager Rhys Arrowsmith.

Tauranga is currently running second to the Port of Napier in terms of pas-senger satisfaction, and Rhys thinks Napier clinches it with its art deco style.

I want to see us doing something unique, says Rhys. This year the port is expecting 80 ship visits compared with 83 last year,

says Rhys.But some of the 83 last year were blown past Napier because of bad

weather.I dont know what the future holds. We seem to have hit the glass ceiling

with 100 ships, but the ships are getting bigger. If we see the third channel in the Panama Canal opening up, we will start seeing a lot more bigger ships coming down from the Northern Hemisphere.

New welcome wanted

Wheres Bill?Feeling like somethings missing in the Sun?

Youre probably missing our weekly yarns from Bill Faulkner. Due to the current election campaigning, to remain balanced and fair, we are holding off publishing Bills column. Dont worry, it will return soon, on the condition he is re-elected this month.

By Phillipa Yalden

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Women of all ages are being encouraged to

register for Women on Waters upcoming summer sailing season, with racing

beginning at the end of this month.

WOW is the womens division of Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club and gives women aged 18-80 the opportunity to experience sailing in both a racing and non-racing capacity.

WOW chairwoman Megan Harris says the popular event now attracts 80-100 women to Tauranga Harbour each WOW night, sailing on up to 20 yachts.

The experience often sparks a sailing passion and Megan is encouraging women to give it a go.

Through WOW, many of us have been introduced to the pleasures of sailing, enjoying the fresh air and camaraderie of other women sailors and several of us now sail regularly with Wednesday night race crews.

As the WOW season

approaches, the women will be forming their teams and organis-ing a boat to race in the Racing Division, and they are often looking for new crew, preferably with some sailing experience. They also take on beginners who are keen to learn and can commit to every race.

If you prefer a more relaxing sail, then the Cruising Divi-sion is the best way to learn the knowledge and skills of sailing without the added pressure of racing, says Megan.

To register, email wow.tauranga@gmail.com with your full name, age, contact phone number and state that you want to register for the next WOW sail. Racing begins October 31.

All past and prospective WOW members also are invited to a pre-season gathering at TYPBC Sulphur Point on Thursday, October 17 from 6pm.

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By Corrie Taylor

A wonderful happy endingTwo weeks ago was the story of Rasta: a

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After one look at Rasta, and confi rm-ing where he was found, it was discovered Rasta was his missing cat! A wonderful happy ending for both of them. If you are interested in providing a loving home for a friendly feline, please ring ARRC 579 9115.

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Options for the well-travelled

People think of Tauranga as a Corona and Havaianas kind of place, relaxed and

friendly, compared with say, icebreaker clothing, pinot noir and single malts for

Queenstown.

The results are from a market-ing survey benchmarking public perceptions of Tauranga. The research, commissioned by

Tourism BOP, shows people see the Bay of Plenty as more than just a beach, says general manager Rhys Arrowsmith.

We are a beer, but we are a beer thats a little bit special, said Rhys this week, when delivering the tourism annual report to the city council.

Corona was seen as a market-ing alignment not because it was a beer but to show one of many successful international

brands we could glean ideas off, says Rhys.

The main thing we focused on was the style in which those brands market themselves not necessary the product itself.

Corona as a brand is highly sociable, as is The Bay of Plenty as a holiday destination. Our marketing campaign will demonstrate that our region has a lot of depth, not just the beach. The ability to dial up

or down what visitors are able to do is our strength and we intend to demonstrate this

in our campaigns. Research also told us that our visitors see us as a laid back, exotic, open and fun loving, modern and stylish destination with a strong social appeal and abundance of pro-duce. Internationals also sighted us in line with the Spanish resort area of Costa Brava.

The survey of domestic and international visitors used known brands to help under-stand how the region from Waihi Beach to Ohope, covered by Tourism BOP, is perceived.

Lager, jandals and good vibes

If you have ticked off all the major Euro-pean icons and want to explore further but have limited time and need to relax, cruising is well worth considering.

Cruising will give you a smorgasbord of countries and usually includes places that are bypassed on a fi rst-timers trip to Europe. For example, Marseille is trans-forming from the pauper to the prince and the redeveloped Vieux Port is a delight to amble around. 1.3billion dollars have been given to this city for its refurbishment oh la la.

Senses overloadedBarcelona is always a favourite. The senses

are overloaded with incredible buildings, colourful markets, mouth-watering tapas, the sounds of bartering and the texture of the beautiful leather shoes. It is never a case of seen one city seen them all. Each has its own unique personality and interwoven history. Tunis, Messina, Genoa, Nice.

If you prefer experiencing one coun-try more in-depth, but still want a rich

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Majestic landscapesMorocco is a diverse country fi lled with

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France and UK/Europe information evenings

House of Travel is delighted to next week present two information

evenings covering travel to both France and UK/Europe.

France: If you have experienced a taste of France but now wish to explore beyond the city limits and be seduced by the scenery, history, culture and cuisine of regional France, this is the evening for you. Our evening will cover the likes of walking and cycling tours, canal boats, river cruising, car rental, cook schools and villa stays just to whet the appetite.

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gar Tours: This evening is perfect to fi nd out all about how best to plan your European journey. We will showcase the best airfares, tour options, car leases, and cruises that are now all available for 2014, with great savings for those

who book early. Tra-falgar Tours will be presenting their itineraries at the UK/Europe evening in Papa-moa and we will guide you through all you need to know to make your European experience a trip of a lifetime.

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limited so it is essential to book your place as soon as possible.

We know your holiday experiences are precious, so we are on hand to help you put together

your ideal holiday. Good planning is essential to ensure you are making the most of your time and fi nances, and that you have a journey that ticks all your travel boxes. Our speciality here at House of Travel is committing ourselves to delivering your perfect holiday; so with your bucket list, and our fi rst-hand advice, we will build

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Join us for a informative evening to hear in-depth FIRST HAND knowledge on romantic PARIS, adventurous CYCLE TOURS, tranquil CANAL BOAT and RIVER CRUISING, RAIL TRAVEL and CAR RENTAL options, LANGUAGE and COOK SCHOOLS plus amazing VILLA stays! Youll learn about this extraordinary destination and the UNIQUE products HOUSE OF TRAVEL has to offer you!

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This seasons fi rst cruise ship Sea Princess will arrive on Satur-day, marking what Tourism BOP general manager Rhys Arrowsmith expects to be a busy year, with 240,000 passengers and crew expected up from 219,000 last season bringing a $51million cash injection to the region.

While the 80 cruise ship visits are less than last seasons 83, more large vessels are docking here. The grow-ing number of return visitors is also leading to more people spend-ing their time and money in the Western Bay, rather than heading to Rotorua, he says.

The perception that most visitors jump on a bus to head to Rotorua is something that frustrates Rhys.

When people say the business goes to Rotorua, there is only a small element of truth to it, says

Rhys, proudly declaring more than 95 per cent of tourism and transport operators approved to work from the i-Port are Western Bay-based.

Cruise manager Esther Golds-worthy says about 50 per cent of last seasons visitors spent their day in Tauranga and she is certain this will increase.

Tauranga is already benefi ting from increased international visi-tors choosing to visit after being exposed to the region on a cruise, with Rhys saying they were return-ing anything upwards of two years later. A big part of the push to look after cruise visitors is the i-Port (tourism information centre) at Salisbury Wharf, which has been expanded this year following the success of a smaller i-Port last year.

The response from the pas-

sengers has been overwhelming. The fact that they had a sheltered place to go and get their informa-tion was popular. The reaction was fantastic.

With the average passenger spending $130 a day in port, Rhys knows the value of looking after visitors, saying Tourism BOPs core goal is a positive experience.

The effort is paying off, with Tauranga achieving second-highest passenger satisfaction rating of all ports (behind Napier) last season.

Most people will put mortgage pay-ments at the top of their priority list. Next, but probably of greater impor-tance, is family living expenses.

Temporary fi nance does not take away the long-term problem.

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Our highly experienced claims team state most claimants make the emotional well-being of their

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Freedom in times of financial hardshipMost New Zealanders have gone through a period of temporary fi nancial hardship at some point in their lives usually there is some warning or knowledge

before it actually occurs take redundancy for example.

Tourism boost from cruise industryFrom an occasional visit 10 years ago, Taurangas cruise industry

has grown to be a major plank of regional tourism with its contribution to the Western Bay economy continuing to grow. Tourism BOP manager Rhys

Arrowsmith at the new i-Port which was just completed in

time to greet the fi rst cruise ship visitors this weekend.

By Hamish Carter

Tourism BOP manager Rhys

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Women who have experienced mammograms know all about the

squishing and discomfort the test brings but a new development in technology

is changing all of that.How? The answer is digital mammography now

available at Medex Radiology in Tauranga. The 11th Ave practice is offering women digital

mammograms, a system that can use less compression than the old fi lm screen mammogram and with a more comfortable design.

Digital mammograms are electronically stored, so fi lms cant get lost, and they are always available for compari-son to see changes in future mammograms.

Radiologist Dr Deborah McMurtrie is thrilled to have the technology in Tauranga, and says its an exciting advance in the early detection of breast cancer.

The other absolutely great news is that digital imag-ing means women receive less radiation than the old fi lm system.

We are all exposed daily to background radiation, from the sun and the earth, totalling about 2mSv/year in New Zealand.

A mammogram is approximately 0.2mSv which is only one tenth of our annual background radiation. And the new digital system means approximately 30 per cent less radiation during a mammogram than the old fi lm system.

Not only are digital mammograms easier to read, but digital is particularly advantageous for women with diffi cult mammographically dense breasts.

Its all good news for the future of early breast cancer detection in the Bay of Plenty, says Deborah.

She says women who have tried the new technology describe the experience as a breeze, and far more comfortable.

Pyes Pa woman Jen Peeters says if caught early,

breast cancer is usually curable. Jens wasnt. But even though her story

has a sad ending, it does include a miracle.

With October marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jen is sharing her personal battle.

Her journey began in October 2011 when Jen 23 weeks pregnant at the time was diagnosed with breast cancer. Two weeks later Jen had a mastectomy and began chemo-therapy treatment.

Holding off the birth of her baby boy so he could grow for

as long as possible, Jen had a caesarean and welcomed baby William into the world at 34 weeks old. After her little mira-cle was born, Jen continued chemotherapy.

The statistics of it re-occurring were very minimal, like an 80 or 90 per cent chance of it not coming back. But it has come back and this time its not curable.

In July this year the 38-year-old was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer which means the cancer spread to her chest and lungs.

Life is really precious and you have to make the most of every day and I think you

probably dont acknowledge or realise that until youre put in this situation where every day

counts, says Jen.For other women

who have got metastatic breast cancer its just

really important to know that theres still hope out there and that you fi ght for every day youve got.

She says people should not be afraid to ask ques-

tions about their breasts.With cancer treatment

now theres so much hope and people shouldnt be afraid of going to the doctor because they have concerns because you cant have regrets.

When its too late, its too late.

By Corrie Taylor

New option for mammograms

Every single day counts

By Zoe Hunter

Medex Radiology radiographer Louise Buckly, radiologist Deborah McMurtrie

and radiographer Helen Crosby with the Senograph Essential.

Pyes Pa mother Jen Peeters with 21-month-old William.

A bright pink man-

made wall of encouragement moved along

Papamoa Beach last weekend as hundreds

completed the sixth annual

Pink Papamoa Beach Walk for Breast Cancer

Support Service Tauranga.

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Confi dence and determination can add greatly to our joy.

When we're confi dent and determined we walk, talk and act positively. We attract people who are in harmony with ourselves and good things happen to us. So how can we build up our confi dence and determination? I believe the key is in three things:

1. Look to the future. Focus on your dreams and goals; the things that are important

to you and that you are aspiring towards.2. Live in the now. Take action today (regardless of

how small) that is going to move you towards your future dreams and goals.

3. Expect the best. Train your inner voice to always expect positive outcomes.Face this week with confi dence and determination. Expect wonderful things to happen and enjoy an abundant and joyful week!

the body, by a compli-cated muscle system and ligament attachments.

When they are all working correctly the shoulder joint is able to perform incredible tasks, such as allowing us to lift things overhead, pick up a crying infant, taking a book off the shelf and many, many more actions. However, when it is not, these simple tasks we take for granted become painful, dif-fi cult or even sometimes impossible to perform.

As amazed students all those years ago, we learned all about the complicated muscle and ligament systems and how they provide stabil-ity and movement to the joint, keeping it pain free and active.

Physiotherapists are highly skilled at assess-ing joint movement and muscle dysfunction to determine the cause of the pain and restriction.

At Salveo Therapy we combine this with comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation, giving your shoulder the free-dom to return to normal movement and strength and you the knowledge that your shoulder is up to the task.

The joy in confidence

With Roger Athy-Knibbs from Salveo Physio

Feeling Great

Being

A constant source of amazementAs an undergraduate

physiotherapy student many years ago, shoulders were

always a constant source of amazement to me.

They are the most mobile joint in the body, being able to move through every plane.

This is because they are effectively a separate girdle that sits on top of the body; and is held together, and onto

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Researchers now know that tissue damage from free radicals is closely linked

with infl ammation. In some diseases free radicals damage cells

and tissues, which then triggers unwanted infl ammation. In others the infl ammation comes fi rst, generating a massive increase in tissue free radical production.

With osteoarthritis, free radical damage comes fi rst, followed by infl ammation.

If antioxidant defences are poor, free radicals damage the cells that maintain cartilage, which causes thinning of cartilage. Fortunately nature has provided potent anti-infl amma-tory compounds that can reduce both free radical damage and associ-ated infl ammation. Last week we discussed the grape-derived anti-oxidants, the OPCs from grape seeds and resvera-trol from grape skins.

Another of my favourites is Acai berry extracts.

This amazing Amazonian palm fruit is loaded with

At this time of year we often fi nd ourselves low on energy and open

to the fl u or viruses. Low energy can just be the

need for a good nights sleep, but other times it is the feeling of utter exhaus-tion. Several things you need to look at include exercise, what you are eating, and fi nding out about any underlying

health issues.Low energy can be boosted

with exercise. This may sound counter-intuitive, but even a brisk

10 minute walk can stimulate your feel-good hor-mones and increase the oxygen levels in the blood.

Also ensure that your digestion is working effi -ciently. A short course of probiotics can help your ability to absorb the vitamins and minerals in food. Important nutrients that affect energy levels include iron, vitamin B12 and magnesium. Eating a balanced diet including lean proteins, wholegrains, green leafy vegetables and fruit will help gain necessary nutri-ents. Raw almonds, spinach, blueberries, salmon and oatmeal are all nutrient rich foods.

Increasing your water intake will help you maintain your hydration levels, maximise nutrient uptake and remove toxins effi ciently.

Avoid alcohol when energy is low as it inhibits the maximum use of nutrients, dehydrates the

How good are your energy levels?

Antioxidants & inflammationanti-aging, anti-antioxidant and anti-infl ammatory compounds. Look for the really potent 5:1 extracts and target 500-1000mg daily.

This can help with energy, circulation and are very anti-infl ammatory.

The best formulations combine Acai with grape seed OPC and resveratrol.

Both turmeric and ginger have anti-infl ammatory qualities and can really help reduce tissue infl ammation.

Turmeric contains curcumin, which is both a potent antioxidant and powerful anti-infl ammatory agent. It is very ben-efi cial for arthritis and most infl ammatory

problems.Ginger contains compounds called gingerols

which likewise exhibit both antioxidant and anti-infl ammatory properties. Both are easy to get

from diet but I do add curcumin extracts to various antioxidant formulas.

A great way to get the benefi ts from ginger is to grate 1-2 teaspoons of ginger root then soak in boiling water for 5+ minutes and drink. Ginger is good for nausea and very calming.

If you are affected by infl ammatory problems, get some good advice on diet and supplements as these combined can make a big difference.

Give me a call if you need more information.

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body and disrupts sleep patterns.Food allergies or sensitivities can also affect our

energy levels, so research foods that you personally should avoid. Occasionally low energy is the result of either thyroid dysfunction or anaemia. This is when you need to consult your doctor.

For further information, please email me: info@activenutrition.co.nz

Fluoride advert removedA complaint against an advertorial statement by Bay

of Plentys Harley Dentistry that water fl uoridation reduces decay by 20 per cent in our most vulnerable people, our children and those on lower incomes has been upheld by Advertising Standards Authority NZ.

The majority of the ASA complaints board say there was a level of ambiguity between fact and opinion in the advertorial, along with a lack of substantiation of an absolute claim.

The complaint was upheld and Harley Dentistry ordered to remove the advertorial.

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porters and spectators from across the country are expected to attend at ASB Baypark.

Among the 30 volun-teers running the event is 35-year-old mother Helen Armistead whose life has been transformed since joining Mount CrossFit two years ago.

Weighing 115kg at the time, and wearing size 22 jeans, Helen has lost 40kg in the last 24 months, whittling down to size 12 jeans.

For someone who hadnt exercised since university, Helen now completes CrossFit three times a week, and says its dramatically increased her confi dence.

"CrossFit has added years to my life. My asthma has improved and I can keep up with, and enjoy, my four-and-a-half year old daughter.

During the nation-als, Helen will be head scorekeeper as her way of giving back to the sport she attributes with pro-viding her a new lease on life.

She hopes to compete in the event herself in the next few years.

If you always fancied yourself as a knight

in shining armour or a medieval damsel then this Sunday is

your chance to relive the historic drama of combat and culture

with a medieval re-enactment event.

The Northern Horde, the Western Bays medi-eval re-enactment group, is offering anyone interested a chance to have a go at sword-wielding combat at an open day. The event, as part of the Play in the Bay outdoor activities promotion

in October, gives people an introduction to basic equip-ment handling safety before they have a chance to prac-tise combat in a controlled environment.

The Northern Hordes Captain Charlie Tapsell describes the appeal of re-enactment as an exciting combination of history and sport.

Charlie is a passionate medieval enthusiast who ear-lier this year was a member of the New Zealand team which fought at the interna-tional Battle of the Nations competition in France.

He says Taurangas Horde is one of the leading groups in the country, consistently

Knight vision

By Hamish Carter

Daniel Hope, Rebecca Gallagher, George Goodliff, Charlie Tapsell and Robin Mueck. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

By Corrie Taylor

Lets get physical Helen Armisteads weight loss

journey since beginning

CrossFit two years ago.

The second annual mass CrossFit event will see teams of four complete physically demanding tasks, from push-ups and pull-ups to lifting massive weights and manoeuvring gigantic tyres.

CrossFit is one of the countrys fastest grow-ing fi tness routines and last year Mount CrossFit organisers Tim Paton-Tapsell, Luke McGruer

and John Templeton organised the fi rst large scale national competi-tion. Seventy teams of two men and two women competed for the inaugu-ral title, with Aucklands CrossFit HPU taking the win.

This year more than 330 competitors, includ-ing two teams from Australia, have signed up for round two, and more than 1000 sup-

journey since

competing at a top level in national contests, and is looking for new members to get involved.

The group practises at Memorial Park most Sundays. The event also offers the chance to try your hand at longbow archery and peasant danc-ing. Its on Sunday from 1.30pm in Elizabeth St West. Only those aged over 16 can take part in combat.

For details contact Charlie on 021 2960 215 (gold coin dona-tion charged). Other activities on offer this Sunday include a family scavenger hunt at Mount Drury for children aged up to 12 (from 10am-1pm, details 578 9272) and the BOP MS Societys fundraising 23km cycle ride from 10am.

The title and prestige of being the fi ttest team in the country is up for grabs for the second time at the Mount CrossFit National Team Competition

this Labour Weekend.

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