Language locks progress

Posted on 22nd Feb 2012 08:21 | By Anonymous Author

Martial Musingswith Grant Buchanan of Mile HighKarate and Youngforest Tai Chi Last week we discussed ‘fun’ – what it is and how we should establish for our children that fun is the result of hard work and achieving goals, rather than vacantly watching TV, playing video games or uncontrollable hyper destructive play. The other...

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Weather no barrier to biking fun

Posted on 17th Feb 2012 14:39 | By Anonymous Author

Nicki MillerBikewise Blogwww.sportbop.co.nz Bike Wise events have been going on all over the city over the last week.  It’s great to see so many fluro wearing cyclists out and about, commuting and cycling for recreation. On Wednesday night keen cyclists braved the miserable weather for the ‘Pedal Your Heart Out’ ride to...

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Can I see your accreditation mark?

Posted on 15th Feb 2012 16:41 | By Anonymous Author

Theresa WilsonDairyNZ Project Manager When you are planning a major investment in farm effluent infrastructure it is natural to do your homework on the people who you will be writing out cheques to. Some searching questions of company reps, brochures and references from other farmers are generally all farmers have had to go on to help make decisions...

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On court – top sport

Posted on 15th Feb 2012 10:58 | By Anonymous Author

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Davis Cup Tennis at Baypark was the highlight of a busy sporting weekend for Sideline Sid. The opportunity to view a snapshot of one of the world great sporting competitions was too good to turn down – with the New Zealand team taking home court advantage against Uzbekistan...

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Best yet to come

Posted on 14th Feb 2012 10:17 | By Jamie Troughton

Around the Clubs We've just had the glitz and glamour of the Lion Foundation NZ Surf League in Mount Maunganui, but this weekend the grassroots of surf life saving are on show. The proud Pukehina Club will host the Harris Cup on Saturday, named after club founder ­­Selwyn Harris, which sees some of the smaller clubs around the Bay of...

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But is it fun?

Posted on 14th Feb 2012 08:15 | By Anonymous Author

Martial Musings with Grant Buchanan of Mile HighKarate and Youngforest Tai Chi One of the reasons so many are glued to sports is because it’s becoming one of the few areas in society were excellence is encouraged and rewarded. We love seeing a competitor rise above the others to become great. We want to know who the tournament champion...

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Be bright on your bike

Posted on 10th Feb 2012 16:28 | By Anonymous Author

Nicki Miller Bikewise Blog www.sportbop.co.nz Bike Wise is definitely in full swing now and what wonderful weather we have had this past week to enjoy.  Bruce Galloway’s Urban Mountain Bike Loop starting from the Historic Village on Wednesday night had a stunner turnout with over 45 keen riders out and about to explore the cycle-ways. Katikati...

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Journey to Olympic white water

Posted on 9th Feb 2012 08:56 | By Anonymous Author

2012 Olympicswith Ella NicholasCanoe slalom athlete Ella Nicholas is a 21-year-old top canoe slalom athlete who is heading to the London Olympics this year. She is writing a monthly column for The Weekend Sun on her progress. My father’s family is from the Cook Islands and while I live in New Zealand, I race for the Cook Islands. I think...

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Family fun in action

Posted on 8th Feb 2012 12:31 | By Anonymous Author

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid caught up with his musical side for a short period on Sunday on the way to a cricket match at Mount Maunganui. Blissfully unaware of Summerfest at Blake Park, Sid arrived outside the confines of the Blake Park, to be greeted by a myriad of cars and people coming and...

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The nation’s best to race

Posted on 7th Feb 2012 16:11 | By Jamie Troughton

Around the Clubs It's a big week for surf life saving on our beaches this week with the Lion Foundation NZ Surf League on. Action starts with the under-14 and under-16 teams on Thursday and Friday, before the under-19 and open provincial sides do battle at the Mount Maunganui Main Beach over the weekend. Entry is free – come on down and...

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