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Surfing is like life.

Every wave and every day are different.

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Aotearoa is the Māori name for New Zealand.

It means

‘land

of the long white cloud’.

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Emergency Help and Support, Numbers Alcohol Drug Mainline 0800 787 797 Alcohol Drug Maori Line 0800 787 798 Alcohol Drug Pacifica Line 0800 787 799 Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 229 67 57 AIDS Hotline 0800 802 437 Asthma Respiratory Management 07 577 6738 Breast Screen Aoteara Free: Age 45-69 0800 270 200 BOPSASS (Bay of Plenty Sexual Assault Support Service) 0800 227 233 Cancer Society Tga 07 571 2035 Café Youth Health 07 378 3895 Children's helpline 0800 WHATSUP 0800 9428 78 Citizen Advice Bureau 0800 367 222 Cot Death (sudden infant death support) 0800 16 44 55 Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 Diabetes Helpline Tga 0 7 571 3422 Epilepsy Association of New Zealand Inc 07 579 6091 Epilepsy Help Line: 0800 374 537 Family Violence Information Line 0800 456 450 Family Planning Tga 07 578 8539 Family Works 07 575 9709 Gambling Crisis Helpline 0800 654 655 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

021 2255108 Gender Bridge Inc (transgender support) 0800 844 357 Grief Support Services 07 578 44 80 Healthline (open 24/7) 0800 611 116 Healthline 0800 611 116 Kids line (Kids up to 14yrs) 0800 543 754 Lifeline New Zealand 24hr 0800 543 354 La Leche (Breastfeeding Support) Tga 07 544 9817 National Cervical Screening Programme 0800 729 729 Narcotics Anonymous 0800 628 632 Nemms Needle Exchange Mt Maunganui 07 575 5922 NetSafe 0508 638 723 Open Home (Child, Family Support Foster Care) Tga 07 579 2840 Parent Help 0800 568 856 Prisoner Aid/Rehabilitation offender/family Turangi 07 386 8246 Pregnancy Counselling Service 0800 773 462 Prostate problem support line 0800 477 678 Plunketline 0800 933 922 Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222 Quitlin 0800 778 778 Relationship Services 0800 735 283 Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254 Samaritans (open 24/7) 0800 726 666 Suicide Crisis Helpline (open 24/7) 0508 828 865 Shine Domestic Violence helpline 0508 744 633 Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support 0800 742 584 Sexual Abuse Centre (Rotorua) Inc 07 348 1555 Stroke Foundation 0800 787 653 Tauranga Living Without Violence 0800 577 003 Tauranga Moana Victim Support 0800 842 846 Te Whare Oranga Wairua Maori Women’s Refuge 0800 733 843 Telefriend Sight Loss Peer Support 0800 100 051 Toughlove 0800 868 445 Union of fathers (separation and support) 0508 22 5532 Victim Support 0800 842 846 Women’s Refuge 0800 86 733 84 Tga 07 541 1911 What’s Up (Age 5-18) 0800 942 878 Western Bay of Plenty Ostomy Society Inc, help line 07-5737443 Youth line Phone Counselling 0800 376 633 Family Link Historic Village, 07 577 1457 ext 3

Emergencies: Mobile Phone Report Traffic Incidents Fire, Police, Ambulance Medical: Accident & Healthcare (Tga) Hospital (Tauranga)

* 555 111

07 577 0010 07 579 8000

Tauranga Police Station: Monmouth Street, Tauranga 07-577 4300 Mount Maunganui Police Station: 9 Hull Road , Mt Maunganui 07-575 3143 New Zealand Police - Greerton, 244 Chadwick Rd 07-578 3460 Papamoa Police Station: 530 Papamoa Beach Road 07 572 2440

Moon Phases Sunday 29th April 2018 Full Moon Monday 07th May 2018 Last Quarter Tuesday 15th May 2018 New Moon

Monday 21st May 2018 First Quarter

Tuesday 29th May 2018 Full Moon

SEASONS

Summer December - February Autumn March - May Winter June - August Spring - September - November

MONTHS OF THE YEAR January 31 Days February 28 Days March 31 Days April 30 Days May 31 Days June 30 Days July 31 Days August 31 Days September 30 Days October 31 Days November 30 Days December 31 Days

February 29 Leap Year Every Four Years

Last Leap Day 29 February 2016 Next Leap Day: 29 February 2020

0100 = 01am 0200 = 02am 0300 = 03am 0400 = 04am 0500 = 05am 0600 = 06am 0700 = 07am 0800 = 08am 0900 = 09am 1000 = 10am 1100 = 11am 1200 = 12 o clock (Mid Day) 1300 = 01pm 1400 = 02pm Eg: 1415 = 2.15pm 1500 = 03pm 1530 = 3.30pm 1600 = 04pm 1645 = 4.45pm 1800 = 06pm 1700 = 05pm 1900 = 07pm 2000 = 08pm 2100 = 09pm 2200 = 10pm 2300 = 11pm 2400 = 12 o clock (Midnight)

CC’s MAY HOROSCOPES Aries 21 March –19 April New directions may be lurking around so you need to think carefully before you make changes. This could be a good time for you to improve your situation.

Taurus 20 April - 20 May You are experiencing changes in life, go with the flow as things will work out. Its time for you to enjoy life and take time out for yourself to do some of the things on your bucket list.

Gemini 21 June - 20 July This is a good time to spend more time with your family and friends.

You need to learn how to balance your time so that your life is not all about work, you are allowed to have some fun.

Cancer 21 June - 22 July For some the love life is a little mixed up with ups and downs. This may be a good time to re-evaluate your life style and make some changes that will help with relationship problems.

Leo 23 July - 22 August Holidays are over and you maybe struggling with getting back into the work role. Just pace yourself one day at a time and you will soon be back into full speed. Don’t be so hard on yourself.

Virgo 23 August– 22 September Life seems to be moving along with not too many issues that are troubling you. You seem to be on top of things so just keep doing what you are doing for now as changes may be lining up for you.

Libra 23 September - 22 October For some Libra people there may be new relationships developing.

Enjoy this time with friends and family and who knows what the future will bring to you.

Scorpio 23 October - 21 November New changes are facing you, there may be some advice from a friend or family member for you to consider. This advice could be helpful to you to decide what you should do with these changes.

Sagittarius 22 November - 21 December With the colder nights about this may be a good time to snuggle up by the TV with your family and get some valuable time together. Just remember children don’t understand sometimes and need you around.

Capricorn 22 December - 19 January Work load is a bit heavy at the moment with a lot of catching up to be done. Pace yourself as you can’t do everything all at once. Don’t forget to have some “me” time.

Aquarius 20 January - 18 February Life seems a little up in the air, don’t let this take over you. Try to keep control of matters needing attention. You will be fine and get this sorted and find yourself back in control soon.

Pisces 19 February - 20 March Your life is full of changes, you always seem to have things on the boil.

This will all settle down soon and then you will find time for your friends and family MOON PHASE The revolution of the Moon around the Earth makes it appear as if it is changing shape in the sky. This is caused by the different angles from which we see the brighter part of the Moon's surface. These are called "phases" of the Moon. The Moon passes through four major shapes or phases during a cycle that repeats itself every 29.5 days.

The different phases of the moon are: New Moon: .

It is the time that you are stimulated to take a new action.

Engage in physical activity. Spend time alone.

Visualize your goals for the days ahead.

First Quarter:

It is the time to take the initial action necessary to achieve your goal by expressing your needs and desires.

It is the time for communication and action.

Full Moon:

Bridge Lessons - beginners - starting Thursday 9th March, evenings, Mount Maunganui Bridge Club, 60 Golf Road. For details see our website www.mount-maunganui.bridge-club.org Anne on 07 572 5522 or 021 08295766 or Bren on 0272 560774

This is the time when you get a clear picture of the track you have to take to achieve your goal in life. Listen and try to understand others around you during this phase.

Last Quarter:

It is the time to take closing action, to follow-up and complete the activities begun at the New phase of the Moon. Manifest your goal and become responsible in life.

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DISCLAIMER: All efforts have been taken to see that all information within this News Letter is correct. No liability will be accepted for any inaccuracies, misuse or misinterpretation of wrongful information. All information given and provided should be used as a guide only .

Editor’s Blurb Hello Everyone … Wow another stormy few days causing havoc around the place. Mother nature sure is having her say on the country. Lets take a wee bit of time to think of all those CC’s BOP InfoPac affected by the flooding. So many precious belongings lost/ Cindy, Phone: 021 501 200 damaged. People’s lifes turned up side down yet again. Prayers of love to all those people struggling to salvage their belongings and homes.

Well Road talk … Well again The question is ...Why are so many people still using mobile phones when driving? It is sad to see that people have no respect for others and just don’t care for their own safety or other’s safety. The question is why does it have to be a reality check before people learn??? … Please let’s see some patience and respect when out on the roads.

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Enjoy reading the CC’s Bay of Plenty InfoPac Take care everyone …. Until next month

DISCLAIMER (Daylight Saving Times R included) Time tables are a guide only.

All efforts have been taken to see that these times and tides are correct.

No responsibility will be accepted for any inaccuracies or misuse or wrong information.

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Daylight Saving Ends Sunday 01st April 2018…Starts Sunday 30 September 2018

New Zealand Key Facts Population: 4,791,258* Capital City: Wellington Largest City: Auckland Government: Constitutional Monarchy with a Parliamentary Democracy Primary Language: English (Other Official Languages): Maori, New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Currency: New Zealand Dollar ($) Prime Minister: Jacinda Adern Government: Labour Party National Rugby Team (Union): All Blacks

High

01:48 0.3 m 08:03 1.9 14:13 0.3

We equip people with the skills needed to participate fully in society. This includes support in living independently, getting around, using technology, continuing to read and communicate, being socially active and staying in or looking for work.

New Years Day: 1st Monday January New Years Day: Observed 2nd Tuesday January Auckland Anniversary Monday 29th January 2018 Waitangi Day: Tuesday 6th February 2018 Good Friday: Friday 30th March 2018 Easter Monday: Monday 02nd April 2018 Anzac Day: Wednesday 25th April 2018 Mothers Day 14th May (Not a Holiday) 2018 Queens Birthday: Monday 04th June 2018 Labour Day: Monday 22rd October 2018 Christmas Day: Tuesday 25th December 2018 Boxing Day: Wednesday 26th December 2018

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Wedding Anniversaries

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Public Holidays/Other 2018

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School Term Dates 2018 Primary, Intermediate Secondary

Term1

Monday 29 January 2018 Wednesday 7 February2018 Friday 13th April 2018 Term 1 Holiday 14 April - 29 April

Term 2 Monday 30th April 2018 Friday 06th July 2018 Term 2 Holiday 7July-22 July Term 3

Monday 23rd July 2018 Friday 28th September 2018 Term 3 Holiday 29 Sept - 14 Oct

4th Term Monday 15th October 2018 20th December 2018 Secondary & Composite Tues 18th December 2018 Christmas Holidays

Anniversaries / Symbols First Anniversary Cotton Second Anniversary Paper Third Anniversary Leather Fourth Anniversary Fruit & Flower Fifth Anniversary Wood Sixth Anniversary Sugar Seventh Anniversary Wool Eighth Anniversary Pottery Ninth Anniversary Willow Tenth Anniversary Tin Eleventh Anniversary Steel Twelfth Anniversary Fine linen & silk Fourteenth Anniversary Ivory Fifteenth Anniversary Crystal Twentieth Anniversary China Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Silver/Coral Fortieth Anniversary Ruby Forty-Fifth Anniversary Sapphire

1st Paper 13th Lace 2nd Cotton 14th Ivory 3rd Leather 15th Crystal 4th Flowers 20th China 5th Wood 25th Silver 6th Sweets 30th Pearl 7th Copper 35th Coral 8th Bronze 40th Ruby 9th Pottery 45th Sapphire 10th Tin 50th Gold 11th Steel 55th Emerald 12th Silk 60th/75th Diamond

Gender Signs ♂ male ♀ female ⚦ transgender, transsexual, alchemical symbol for iron or crocus of iron ⚲ neuter, eunuch ⚪ asexuality; genderless; betrothed. (⚨ ⚩ alchemical symbol for iron)

Sex Relations Signs ⚤ heterosexual ⚢ lesbian, female homosexuality ⚣ gay, male homosexuality ⚥ bisexuality ⚧ transgender sexuality, hermaphrodite (in entomology). two men holding hands two women holding hands

Marriage Status Signs

⚭ Married ⚮ Divorced ⚯ Separated

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Caring For Pets In An Emergency

If you have pets it is a great idea to include them in your emergency planning.

Here are a few easy things you can do to:

• Put aside some items for them in your own emergency box – such as a blanket, food, water and a lead. Remember you need to have enough to make it on your own for at least three days.

•Clearly identify your pet. Attach a permanent disc to your pet’s

collar that includes your phone number, name and address or even better microchip them. The SPCA in Christchurch managed to reunite many pets with their owners because of the ease of identification.

•In the event of an evacuation take your pets with you if you can

safely do so. Pets are unlikely to survive on their own and you might not be able to find them when you return home.

Be prepared by identifying shelter locations which will take pets, as not all of the main shelters will.

The New Zealand branch of the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has some really useful planning tools for taking care pets in an emergency, including disaster packs for different pets – http://disaster.wspa.org.nz/

Dogs And Safety Little, medium and big dogs can look ever so cute, adorable however this does not mean that you ... a stranger to the dog can just walk up hug, kiss and pat it. In lots of ways dogs are similar to children some are quite, shy, scared, and then you get the ones that don’t mind a stranger. All dogs belong to their owners not a stranger. You wouldn't like a stranger to just appear and start playing, hugging or kissing your child, well it is the same for dog owners.

Many people don’t think!. It is only polite to ask before you touch a dog you don’t know. Maybe the dog is not a people’s dog or maybe it’s in training or maybe the dog is not well. If you see a dog you like the look of make sure you ask if you can pat the dog listen to the owner, don’t let your children hug and climb around the dog. Teach your children the right way to meet and greet a dog. Children cry if they are not happy and don’t want to be around you … A dog can’t cry they may show their fear by nipping you if you insist on getting in their space. Please show respect to the dog owner and their pooch.

When you do greet the dog don’t grab at it or try to hug it.

The correct way to greet a dog is to slowly put your palm out facing down and let the dog sniff it. Your tone of voice will also determine if the dog is happy to be around you. If the dog is happy it is then ok to slowly pat it on the side of its face by the ears. If you have your hand above the dog it might make the dog think you are going to hit it. Do not put your face around dogs you don’t know.

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Pet Hygiene: “The Teeth” It is important that you have your family furry friend’s teeth checked and cleaned regularly. It’s no different than having your children's teeth or your own teeth checked and maintained. Your pet may be experiencing pain from a bad tooth or infected gums, which could lead your pet to other serious and often fatal diseases.

A pet experiencing pain may become less patient with children or people which could lead to an unhealthy bite if put in a position that is uncomfortable for the animal.

Have you pet checked regularly to prevent bad breath.

They are worth it.

Life Changes ..

Think Seriously before you commit!

It is very important to think about what you are doing when wanting pets. What stage in life are you at? Are you a student, will you be travelling, moving, Starting a family? Where are you living, Is it safe for the animal.

People don’t think wisely when they see a cute fur baby !!!

It’s so cute, I want it, I will love it/care for it, please can I have it.

Owning a fur baby weather it’s a cat, dog, rabbit … is a commitment and one that should be made carefully. Pets have wants and needs just as humans do, your pet needs you: your time, love and attention. They need their food and a safe place to live, they need vet checks regularly to keep them healthy. Financially they can hit the purse strings pretty hard.

Owning a pet is meant to be a life long decision of until death do us part, although in today’s world even a marriage in many cases is not until death do us part? If you are not prepared to commit and love an animal until it’s end DON’T put the animal in the risk of “ I don’t want or can’t have you any more.

Animals become attached to their owner and they have feeling. You can’t tell an animal what's going on, that you don’t want them anymore, separation from their owner/s cause huge stress/behaviour problems due to not knowing what's going on.

Only advice here is don’t take on fur babies unless you can commit to the long term commitments that come with owning pets.

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In The Vegetable Garden Replace the lost nutrients from those heavy growing seasons by adding in compost, blood and bone, and sheep pellets. This will provide a healthy new foundation for your autumn and winter crops.

• Keep mounding up celery and leeks.

• Harvest pumpkins and dry well before storing.

• Main crop potatoes should be ready for lifting.

• Autumn is an ideal time to plant broccoli, cauliflower, …..cabbage, beetroot, spinach and Chinese cabbages.

• Plant lettuce early autumn and you can get a good harvest from most lettuce varieties.

Sow seeds for your winter crops like carrots, swedes, turnips and radish.

A good seed raising mix that is light and free draining will ensure your seeds get the best possible start.

Autumn is a busy season for slugs and snails so protect your young vegetable seedlings. Aphids and whitefly will be about. Blast off with a hose and spray with warm soapy water.

If early frosts are a concern, protect seedlings with a cloche or growing tunnel. http://www.tuigarden.co.nz for more information

I have a fantastic garden that has been suppling fresh spray free vegetables for the family. It does have a cost to grow your own vegetables but the fresh taste is well worth it. It’s a satisfying feeling suppling fresh veg to the family and what you cant eat to friends.

“Food For Thought” If everyone grew a few vegetables/something and swapped with other people for different veg/fruit, just imagine how much money people could save and there would be no reason to not eat healthy. “Community gardening”

Saturday morning sport Playing sport in the winter for some is a family tradition where the kids, teenagers and ‘older boys’ just sign onto the local club. For some parents it’s just too cold to drag yourself out of a warm bed and go freeze your butt off cheering from the side- line. In today’s world some kids (of all ages) need a shove to get them either off the PlayStation or out of bed on a Saturday morning. As much as electronic games can be argued teach resiliency and goal setting skills playing Saturday sport brings all of that and more. Getting out of bed early on a Saturday can help a parent get closer to their child, both parties can find conversation easier when there is a common topic (sport) and this may give both child and parent practice for difficult conversations that may need to happen later on. It can also give a space for same gender parents to have those awkward conversations about life.

Taking their teammates in your car can also be useful as it shows them that you are willing to help them and assist them to be part of their team it can also give you some insights into their world, kids sometimes forget there is an adult behind the wheel and start telling stories about each other. Just sit quietly and listen … something I struggle to do at times!

Saturday morning sport helps you to connect to other parents doing the same thing, that is connecting with their kids. It can also, if you are brave enough, be an opportunity to make connections between parents, which may be useful if things go wrong, and as both parents have a common interest it might just lead to a lasting friendship, while I talk about parenting I’m well aware that adults also need to make friends along the way.

Parents on the side-line need to remember the fair play rules for parents and spectators, no verbal abuse, leave the referee alone, and cheer both teams’ players when they make that remarkable play! Remember that your kid is just one cog in the wheel of the team and the team will survive if they aren’t there.

Most high schools have a ‘must play for the school’ policy which I understand has closed club sport at that level. Regretfully this then leads to teenagers who have left school often stop playing when they are too old for the school team. Ask the school about which (if any) clubs do they feed into, or you can encourage the teenager to join a club after school has ended, some clubs might even come knocking on their door…if prompted!

There is a well-used phrase among professionals who deal with difficult teenagers and it’s this, ‘Get them into sport and keep them out of court’ Donald Welsh, B.Couns PGDipCSW

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Quotes “Life is very tough and fragile at the same time, it never backs down or surrenders, but will break open to reveal its beauty and ugliness.

As an evening primrose that blooms in the flooding moonlight, just before being trampled upon underfoot by the four-legged frost of the night.” ― Anthony Liccione “When the sun shines, there seems to be much more dust in the air.

Dirt can only be seen and properly removed by flooding it with white light” ― Erik Tanghe

“Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, it empties today of its strength.” –Corrie Ten Boom “You are being tested. And you know what they say, being tested only makes you stronger.” –Downton Abbey “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” –Bob Marley “Storms make trees take deeper roots.” –Dolly Parton “It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change.” ― Leon C. Megginson

Don’t Be Hard On Yourself.

View your life with kind sight. Stop beating yourself up about things from your past. Instead of slapping your forehead and asking, ‘What was I thinking,’ breathe and ask yourself the kinder question, ‘What was I learning?’

Karen Salmansohn

The only mistake in life is the lesson not learned. Albert Einstein Forget past mistakes and forget failures. Forget everything except what you are going to do now and do it. William J. Durant Your past mistakes are meant to guide you, not define you. Unknown I’d rather have a life full of mistakes than a heart full of regret. Unknown Sometimes the wrong choices bring us to the right places. Unknown Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand. Emily Kimbrough Mistakes are a great educator when one is honest enough to admit them and willing to learn from them. Unknown Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own, instead of someone else’s. Billy Wilder Don’t let the past hold you back; you’re missing the good stuff. Unknown If you learn from a loss you have not lost. Austin O’Malley A man’s errors are his portals of discovery. James Joyce Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best. Andrew Carnegie The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one. Elbert Hubbard Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.

Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun. Mary Lou Cook If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose. Mary Pickford What matters is the value we’ve created in our lives, the people we’ve made happy and how much we’ve grown as people. Daisaku Ikeda Freedom isn’t worth having if it doesn’t involve the freedom to make mistakes.

Mahatma Gandhi Love these quotes from http://tinybuddha.com/ Makes you think about what you are thinking at times

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Jokes A wife complains to her husband: “Just look at that couple down the road, Roger, how lovely they are. He keeps holding her hand, kissing her, holding the door for her …

Why can’t you do the same?”

“Are you mad? I barely know the woman!”

Why is it called the PMS? Because the Mad Cow Disease was taken Women are so funny sometimes.

They think that their long silences or “I won’t talk to you” attitudes is actually a punishment.

If it's true that girls will probably marry men who resemble their fathers, it would explain why so many mothers cry at weddings.

Good news: Your wife is pregnant, yay! Bad news: She’s expecting triplets. Terrible news: You’ve had a vasectomy…

A little boy looks at his mum at a wedding and says, “Mummy, why is the girl dressed all in white?”

His mum answers, “The girls is called a bride and she is in white because she’s very happy and this is the happiest day of her life.”

The boy nods and then says, “OK, and why is the boy all in black?”

Do you need it?

Do you really want it?

Can you afford it?

Or are you clinging to baggage?

Use and enjoy all that enriches your life and then let the rest go.

Make a start to clean out your closet.

As you get rid of the clutter in the closet you will then begin to realize that you don’t need or want as much as you thought you did.

You don’t need so much room or a bigger house and you didn't have to really work as many hours as you have so you could buy all those things you didn't need.

You really could have spent more time with friends and family or relaxing and enjoying time out.

Separation and Responsibility's Separation of family’s are never easy, and children always seem to be stuck in the middle of parents arguments and changes of relationships. However if you are in this situation you remember that you had your children and it is up to you, the parents to see that the children are loved and cared for and their needs met. It’s your job to supply this to your children. Its your responsibility to keep your parenting relationship alive and constructive, even when dealing with each others hurts. Never use the children as a wedge in your arguments and disputes against each other! Your children didn't ask to be here You put them here.

Put your issues aside now and then and spend time together with YOUR children.

Don’t let children see you fighting.

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Pauls recommendations this month Changing your life with these three new titles at the library: Doctor Linda Goggin has put the ‘fun’ in functional medicine and centres on the ‘how’ and not the ‘what’ when it comes to the patient/doctor matrix. Create a game-changing wellness, energy, joy and enthusiasm experience in just 128 pages with Feel Good Again.

Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life by Dr Suhas Kshirsagar focuses on a strategy called Clock Genes, and claims to help with weight, exercise and sleep. The title has attracted the attention of the guru of this type of book, Deepak Chopra, who contributes the foreword.

If doing is more your lot, then you can’t go past Classic New Zealand Cycle Trails, by The Kennett Brothers, the doyens of bicycling in New Zealand. Now in its 4th edition, the 48 holidays by bike suggested just may be the salve for your sore soul, if not your seat…

Check out these and many more new books at your local library.

Paul Cuming | Collections Librarian, Tauranga City Libraries

Tauranga Library Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm … Wed late night 9.30am - 7.00pm Saturday 9.30am - 4.00pm Sunday 11.30am - 4.00pm Mount Maunganui Public Library: Mon-Fri 9:30am - 5pm Sat 9.30am-1.30pm 398 Maunganui Rd, Phone: 07-577 7177 Mount Maunganui Toy Library, Incorporated, Phone: 07-572 5228 Papamoa Public Library, Library, Public Toilets Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 09.30am-5.30pm, Sat-Sun 09.30am-4pm 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 3118, Phone: 07 577 7177 Papamoa Toy Library: Inside the Papamoa Library Complex 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa, Phone: 07 575 3011 Greerton Library: Mon-Fri 9:30am – 5PM Sat-Sun 09.30am-4pm 139 Greerton Rd, Phone: 07-577 7177

Handy info for international people Shop hours: Most shops in New Zealand operate standard opening hours, from around 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Almost all shops open on Saturday, some with limited trading hours and many open Sundays. Shopping malls are open 7 days a week unless it is a stat like Christmas day. They have late night shopping usually on a Thursday or Friday. The Bay of Plenty offers a number of supermarkets with late closing every night. There are gas stations selling basic supermarket grocery food items and petrol which are open 24/7……………………….. ‘

Banks: Most banks are open traditional trading hours, 9.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday with some branches extending hours outside of this and a few operating on Saturday mornings. Usually, banks are closed in the weekend. However Automatic Teller Machines (ATM’s) are plentiful, outside the banks themselves, within shopping centres and in all main shopping areas. Check the emblems on your bank card or credit card against those advertised on the machine, this will tell you whether your card is accepted at a specific ATM.

There are alcohol-free zones Tauranga and Mount Maunganui have permanent and temporary alcohol-free zones. These areas are used to help manage drinking in public places. Sealed or unopened alcohol can be transported within alcohol-free zones. For example, you can purchase alcohol in an alcohol -free zone and carry it to your car or house. Permanent and temporary alcohol-free zones are signposted. For information on alcohol-free zones log into https://www.tauranga.govt.nz Emergency Services Call 111 Give good clear Information

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List your Clubs Free Meditation - Free Classes: Thursdays 7:30pm Bellevue. Ph David or Trisha at 570 1204. Find Peace, Balance, Joy. End stress, enjoy good health.

Mount Papamoa Coffee Group: Junction Coffee & Chat 1-2pm Papamoa MacDonalds. Come & meet others for support & friendship. For details call Junction 543 3010 Plunket Car Seat Clinic: Is your baby's car seat safely installed? 471 Devonport Road, Tauranga. Monday & Thursday 10am-2pm. Ph 578 7813 no appointment required Sunshine Sequence Dance Group: Learn dancing at a friendly club. Thursday, commencing Mar 1, Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave, 7pm-10pm. $2 entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Alcoholics Anonymous: Open meeting every Monday & Friday mornings at 10am. Wesley Methodist Church, 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. Ph 0800 229 6757 Genealogy Support Group: The Library support group meets on the 2nd Friday of the month either at Greerton or Tauranga Library. Experts available to assist. Register: ph 577 7177 TAURANGA Social Dance Club: First Saturday monthly at the Greerton Hall from 7:30pm. Sequence & Old Time dancing, supper & raffles. Entry $7. Ph Faye 543 3280 Chess Mount Maunganui: Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7:30pm during school term. Late program 7:30pm. Standard rules. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412 Hanna Somatic Movement Education: Gentle/safe/easy restorative movement. Monday & Thursdays 5:30pm Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall. Tuesday & Thursday 9am Scout Hall Moa Park. 027 227 4161 Meditation - Free Classes: Mondays at 10am in Bellevue. Find Peace, Balance, Joy. End Stress, Stay Healthy. Ph David or Trisha on 570 1204 Nam Wah Pai: Chinese style martial art training Mondays at Selywn Ridge school 6pm to 7.30pm new students welcome. Ph Brian 021 241 7059 @namwahpaibop.com Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise: 50s+ & illness/injury rehabilitation. Monday & Wednesday at Tauranga Senior Citizens Club 14 Norris Street, Tuesdays St. Mary’s Church Hall. All 9am-10:30am. Jennifer 571 1411 Tauranga Rocknroll Club: Lessons & social evening of dancing Mondays @ Legion of Frontiersman Hall, 165 Elizabeth Street. Inquiries ph Malcolm 027 592 7240, or www.taurangarocknrollclub.org.nz Te Puke Menz Shed: Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays @ 9am at 86B No. 3 Road Te Puke. New members welcome. Ph 573 8655 or 573 6779 Cherrywood Probus Club: Meets on the second Monday each month at The Citz Club. We cater for fun-loving active retirees. All enquiries to Russell Ph 571 5050 Tauranga Embroiderers Guild: Meets EVERY Wednesday at the Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road, Tauranga 10am-2:30pm 7pm-9:30pm. Beginners very welcome. Ph Jenny Williams 07 5623757 Tauranga South Garden Club: First Wed of month at Central Baptist Church Hall cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd 1:30-3pm Visitors welcome. Ph 578 1017 Unique Ukulele group: A group of players who meet to share their music at Tauranga RSA. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at 1pm. Ph Loma 579 5109 Adoptee Support Tauranga: Support Group for Adoptees. We meet every 2nd Thursday at 6 pm at the Arataki Community Centre. Ph Scott for details 027 565 6459

Travel Time & Distances From Tauranga to Auckland – 200km, 3 hours to Coromandel Peninsula – 60km, 1 hour to Napier – 290km – 3 hours 30 minutes to Wellington – 521km, 6 hours 25 minutes

After Suicide Support Group.

‘Choice’ So many ideas, thoughts and pain

can spring out of this word when you have lost a loved one to suicide. At our ‘After Suicide Support’ group we talked about ‘choice’ in the context of ‘what now for our present and our future?’ “Saying the words I have some choice in how things go for me now is easier said than done” was one comment that got a lot of nods.

Having the idea expresses an intention and that’s a good place to start. Just recognising that there are choices is another starting place.

Perhaps ‘choice’ is something about steering yourself in directions that you somehow know serve you better. You might have a day where you know an afternoon on the couch under a rug is what you need—even though someone else might have other ideas for you; you get to make this choice. Or you might not feel like going to that dinner even though you know it would be good to go. Sometimes the choice is between feelings and knowing and sometimes choices need a plan around them to make them possible….. “I’ll go to that dinner but take my own car so I can leave when I’m ready”.

Our group meets monthly, phone 578 4480 or email support@griefsupport.org.nz.

to Hamilton – 105km, 1 hour 30 minutes to Rotorua – 63km, 60 minutes to Taupo – 150km, 1 hour 50 minutes

Violence Many people believe that Domestic violence is only physical abuse. However, Domestic violence takes many different forms. It may also be psychological, sexual, financial or spiritual violence.

Physical Violence includes hitting, pinching, spitting, slapping, pushing, punching, kicking, burning, stabbing, strangulation, suffocating & shooting. It may also include threats to cause harm.

Psychological Violence (sometimes referred to as emotional or verbal abuse) includes put-downs, name calling, jealousy, harassing, screaming, using degrading language, insults, criticism, harming pets or animals, isolation from family and friends, and threats to leave the relationship or to commit suicide if the victim does not co-operate Sexual Violence includes unwanted touching or sexual activity, raping and forcing victim into unwanted sexual practices. It may include control over birth control, forced pregnancies or abortions and transmission of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)

Financial Violence occurs when an individual uses finances to

control another individual. This could include forcing a person to hand over all or part of their salary or by denying someone access to their own finances, making victim ask or beg for money, forceful removal of money from victim

Spiritual Violence occurs when an

individual uses religious or spiritual matters to control another, such as forcing another to follow a particular faith or give up their religion or justifying their violence as religiously and spiritually acceptable

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School Term Mondays (excl. public holidays) 6pm-7:30pm

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“Good Grief” Time…how long does grief take? There are plenty of expectations about this, most of which aren’t particularly helpful to those grieving. ..………

Let's check out some of the common ‘myths’ about this.

Myth: A grieving person should be over their grief after two weeks. Reality: There is no definite timeline for grief; it may take weeks, months, years or a lifetime to process a loss.

How long depends on the person, the situation and the type of loss. Myth: The grieving person should definitely be "over it" within two months. Reality: There is no definite timeline for grief. Myth: Grief declines over time in a steadily decreasing fashion. Reality: Grief is more like a roller coaster ride with up times and down times. Myth: Once over a loss, the grief is never experienced again. Reality: A place, a smell, a song, or a special date may trigger the old memories. Grief may be experienced again. Myth: Grief ends after the funeral. Reality: Many people believe that life should return to normal after the funeral service. However, this may be the start of the .grieving .process as the shock and numbness give way to the reality of the loss. Myth: Grief eventually ends. Reality: In time most people learn to live with the loss.

(Taken from http://dying.about.com/od/lossgrief/a/griefmyths_3.htm ) Grief Support Services is a local agency offering free counselling to individuals and families affected by loss and grief.

We also run an After Suicide Support Group.

For information or to make an appointment phone us on 578 4480. www.griefsupport.org.nz

Mount Maunganui RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd

7:30pm onwards tournament games "includes casual chess" includes established teaching program and games

Tauranga RSA, Greerton 1237 Cameron Road, Tauranga Fridays 5pm-7pm, "casual chess" longer if necessary for longer games.

Regional website: www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ New Zealand Chess Federation Inc

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

Alcoholics Anonymous

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Who we are: For most grandparents, raising grandchildren is a result of an unexpected and traumatic event that requires a significant readjustment to their lives and those of their grandchildren.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ is a unique organisation that has a deep understanding of both the benefits of grandchildren being raised by their grandparents and the challenges it can present.

We provide support services to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren on a full time basis.

Our Vision: A community where grandparents raising grandchildren are empowered to provide a safe, secure and nurturing home for their grandchildren.

Our Purpose: To provide support services to grandparents raising grandchildren to protect and promote the well being of children in their care..

Our Values: Family is everything. Knowledge is strength Children are our taoga (treasure)

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership. We are fully self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; AA does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses or opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.

There are daily meetings here in the BOP. Phone 0800 229 6757 or www.aa.org.nz

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Regards, Karen Ormsby ,…

Tauranga coordinator for GRG. … Phone: 0212255108 P.E.T (PATIENTS EMERGENCY TOILETRIES) CHARITABLE TRUST INC provides

PERSONAL CARE PACKS of Toiletries to Tauranga Hospital Patients admitted under Emergency situations.

~ Aprox 7500 bags have now been given FREE to patients during the past 4 years this trust has been operating.

If a child gets admitted a Mum, Dad or carer can also have access to a pack.

Items 'lurking' in your bathroom cabinet that you have collected from holidays or airlines? or maybe you are a local hospitality provider that has surplus items you would like to donate to this Charity? *Motel sized: *Shampoo/Conditioner *Combs *Toothbrushes/toothpaste *Bodywash *Razors *Pens Collection points are: ►TODD GOWER (principal sponsor of the trust) ►EVES REALITY (all offices) ►BAYFAIR CHIROPRACTIC (648 Maunganui Rd) ►CC’s BAY OF PLENTY INFOPAC (610 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui) Chris Bishell (Principal Trustee) Ph: 575 9066 or 0274300988

TIME: 60 Seconds = 1 Minute 60 Minutes = 1 Hour 24 Hours = 1 Day 07 Days = 1 Week 14 Days = 1 Fortnight 52 Weeks = 1 Year 12 Months = 1 Year 1,000 Years = Millennium

365 Days = 1 Year 366 Days = 1 Leap Year 2 Years = Biennial 4 Years = Olympiad 10 Years = Decade 100 Years = Century 200 Years = Bicentennial

Blood Pressure list Age Min 1 -12 months 75/50 1 - 05 years 80/55 6 -13 years 90/60 14 -19 years 105/73 20 - 24 years 108/75 25 - 29 years 109/76 30 -34 years 110/77 35 - 39 years 111/78 40 - 44 years 112/79 45 - 49 years 115/80 50 - 54 years 116/81 55 - 59 years 118/82 60 - 64 years 121/83

Normal 90/60 95/65 105/70 117/77 120/79 121/80 122/81 123/82 125/83 127/84 129/85 131/86 134/87

Max 100/75 110/79 115/80 120/81 132/83 133/84 134/85 135/86 137/87 139/88 142/89 144/90 147/91

Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222 Plants can spruce up your holiday decorating, but keep those that may be poisonous (including some Poinsettias) out of reach of children or pets; the national Poison Control Center can be reached at (800) 222-1222

Adoption “Adoptee Experience” If you are an adoptee struggling with life there is a support group here in Tauranga we meet every second Thursday 6pm at Arataki Community Centre.

Contact Scott 0275656459 .

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Just a reminder to dog owners Prohibited areas There are some areas in Tauranga where you are not allowed to take your dog, either because of ecological sensitivities or because they are used intensively by the public.

These areas include:

Beaches Mount Maunganui main beach, from Moturiki (Leisure) Island to Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Pilot Bay from Mauao to Salisbury Avenue Omanu Beach, within 200 metres from Omanu Surf Club premises Papamoa Beach, within 200 metres from the Papamoa Surf Club premises Beach means any land on or adjacent to the seacoast and includes any walkway, boardwalk, the foreshore and dunes.

This means that dogs are not allowed on the dunes, grass or boardwalk at Mount Maunganui main beach.

This also means dogs are not allowed on the grassed area between the road and beach at Pilot Bay.

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Mount Maunganui Main beach with its beautiful white sand is one of the most popular places for bathing under the sun. Surfers and boogie boarders out riding the waves. Mount Maunganui life savers are on duty watching over the crowded beach through the summer ensuring the safety of people. National surf lifesaving competitions and Volley ball competitions bring huge crowds to the beach in the summer months There is parking the full length of the beach and in the busy season it can be hard to find a park. Across the road are cafes offering many different food choices, coffees and refreshments with, a Copenhagen ice-cream store in walking distance. A short walk from the beach and you can enjoy shopping in downtown the Mount with many food / dinning outlets and boutique shops to choose from.

Moturiki Island … Walk over to Moturki Island there are rocks to climb on and there is a blow hole at the far end which can be spectacular with the high tide. Take the camera and take panoramic shots of the coastline of Mount Maunganui Main beach.

There are two choices of beach in Mount Maunganui, we have the Mount main beach and then on the other side of the township we have Pilot Bay which is family friendly frequently without the waves. Pilot Bay has a lot of boat activities and welcomes the cruise ships. This brings a huge crowd to the beach with their fish and chips or home cooked food to watch cruise ships come and go, and taking the opportunity to get that one off photograph of spectacular sights.

Walking Mauao is a must do for anyone visiting Mount Maunganui The views are spectacular. Totally worth the climb to the summit There are many tracks, if you are up to a bit of a hike or a gentle stroll.

Important information No rubbish bins: so please keep Mauao tidy by not leaving any rubbish behind.

No Toilets: so do make a toilet visit before you start your walk. Toilets are opposite the boat ramp at Pilot Bay and at the surf club at the ocean side.

Gates: leave all gates as you find them. (open a gate close the gate) Vehicles: are not allowed except for maintenance and emergency purposes only.

Emergencies: in the event of an emergency dial 111.

Mauao Historic Reserve is administered by local Iwi; Ngai Te Rangi, Ngati Ranginui and Ngati Pukenga in the form of the Mauao Trust.

The Base Of Mauao is beautiful whatever the weather or time of year with beautiful scenery and seats along the way to sit on and enjoy the views. Walking Time: 3.4km (Base track: 45 mins) Mount Maunganui Summit Track The 4 wheel drive track starts at the end of Pilot Bay on the western side of Mauao giving you views to the west (To summit: 40 mins) You have choices of down the steps on the Waikorire track which is reasonably steep or back down the 4 wheel drive track onto the Oruahine track to the right with northerly views …

Waikorire and Oruahine tracks start from the ocean side of the base track. Follow the boardwalk in front of the surf club. The Oruahine track ends part way up the 4WD track. Turn left onto the 4WD track and continue to the summit, or turn off the 4WD track onto the Motu Kauri track, then turn left at the lookout intersection to go to the summit.

The Waikorire track (steep). Turn right at the lookout intersection to go to the summit.

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Kaiate Falls known as (Te Rerekawau Falls) is roughly a 30 minutes' drive away from Tauranga with several water falls to view. Walk through native bush and enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Maunganui and the Port of Tauranga. Reasonably easy walk but can be slippery in places.

Water tumbles down cascading over the rocks in one, two and three tier water falls which make for good photography opportunities. This hidden gem has a water hole where you can relax, picnic and swim enjoying a 15m Waterfall among the puriri and kohekohe trees The walking track is a round trip returning you back to the car park. (Time: 1 hr return steep in places, some steps, moderate walk 5/10) Warning: the car park has been known for theft from cars, so don't leave valuables in your car. Unfortunately there are a few opportunists who will relieve you of your valuables while you are away enjoying your walk.

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The Waikareao Estuary walk is a mix of sealed footpath, boardwalks and gravel, it is a great experience being approx. (2 hours, 10.00kms) Pushchair friendly (but it is a board walk so will be bumpy), Wheelchair no. Many bikers and runners use this track so be aware that they will approach from behind and in front of you. All dogs should be on a leash and under control. Coach Drive Park is the one and only toilet on this walking track. The Waikareao Estuary is best started at Otumoetai keep to the left and follow the estuary all the way. It is a round trip through the tidal mangrove and marshland along with the native bush and birds and then a walk by the motor way to Chapel Street.

You can finish off your walk at the cafes with refreshments before going back to your car. This can also be walked from the opposite direction being an individual choice.

Katikati is about an half hour drive north of Tauranga, it is well known as the Mural Town with a variety of paintings displayed on the buildings that tell some of the history of the early Irish settlement. There is a beautiful display of hanging baskets along the main street which brightens up the town. The continual growing of this wee town has plenty to offer visiting people with their cafes, shops, walkways and parks and public artwork. Take a stroll through Haiku pathway a great place for a picnic with family and friends. In close proximity to Katikati there are hot pools, bird gardens, Naturist Park, the Quarry park and many walks to enjoy the native bush and views over the harbor.

Short drives north of Katikati are Bowentown, Waihi Beach, Waihi and Paeroa.

Enjoy a ride on a heritage train with Goldfields Railway. Journey between Waihi and Waikino at the eastern end of the spectacular Karangahake Gorge (E: info@waihirail.co.nz) . Walk or cycle the tracks and enjoy the rock formation, flowing river and native bush and birds.

- Whakatāne township is in the eastern Bay of Plenty Region.

- 90 km east of Tauranga and 89 km north-east of Rotorua - Whakatāne is a short drive to Ōhope, with a beautiful beach - Charter boats take you to White Island, Fishing trips.

- Cafes, bars, main street shopping, walks, evening sunsets - Learn the culture and history of the area

Nga Tapuwae o Toi Walkways (Whakatane to Ohope) This is a beautiful scenic walk coastal views native bush, sea views, beach, rock formation. You are unable to cross Otarawairere Beach at high tide. Allow 3hrs for stop for lunch and sightseeing.

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According to Roimata Minhinnick, Maori traditionally used the island for gathering Titi (Mutton Bird) and fern roots. Finfish, crayfish and shellfish were harvested from the surrounding moana.

Motuotau Island may also have been used for storing food as kumara pits can still be seen.

Ocean Beach from Mauao, Mount Maunganui (c1915-1920).

Photo: Tauranga City Libraries.

Motuotau Island (Mount Maunganui) Many years ago, the beach in front of Motuotau (Rabbit Island) was the scene of a massacre. Confiscated from local iwi after the 1864 Battle of Gate Pa, the island was returned and then later purchased by the Crown. Today the island is a wildlife sanctuary and home to 600 little blue penguins Motuotau Island, Mount Maunganui. Photo: Paul Cuming.

A small island located off Mount Maunganui's main beach, Moturiki Island has been the site of Moturiki Pa, Moturiki Quarry, Marineland and Leisure Island. Today it is a protected reserve and home to a wide variety of wildlife which includes a colony of little blue penguins.

Read about Moturiki Island Timeline: at http://tauranga.kete.net.nz/tauranga_local_history 1961: Moturiki, Mount Maunganui c1940s: Parts of Mount Maunganui campground looking toward Moturiki by Alf Rendell

Motiti Island is located off the Bay of Plenty coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is 21 kilometres (13 mi) north-east of Tauranga and 9.4 kilometres (5.8 mi) north -east of Papamoa. There were 18 homes occupied by 27 people on the island in the 2006 Census.[1] A relatively flat island covering some 10 km2 (3.9 sq mi), it is composed mainly of Miocene volcanic rocks, overlaid with more recent sediments in the south.[2] The principal activity on the island is agriculture, with a developing avocado plantation.[3] Most residents and visitors travel to the island by air.

Motiti Island, From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motiti_Island

Rangiwaea is accessible from Matakana at low water.

It consists mainly of horticultural blocks run by the Maori owners. It is of similar geological formation to the “bulge” of Matakana. The marae on Rangiwaea are Rangiwaea (Whanau a Tauwhao) and Oponui

Matakana Island (Tauranga) Mauao in the foreground with Matakana Island behind Matakana Island protects the sheltered waters of Tauranga’s inner harbour.

It extends for some 25 kilometres from the narrow and less used northern entrance opposite Te Kura a Maia, Bowentown Heads, to the south-eastern entrance to the port of Tauranga opposite Mauao (Mount Maunganui).

Matakana Island

The main island is divided into two parts. An elevated area of fertile soil where most of the inhabitants live bulges out into the inner harbour opposite the Omokoroa peninsula. It is protected from the sea by the long, low, sandy part of the island, which has supported a forest of exotic pines since the 1920s.

Tauranga libruary Local History http://tauranga.kete.net.nz/tauranga_local_history

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Market Dates

Cruise Boat Tauranga Pack a picnic and settle the family on Pilot Bay to watch the Cruise boats come and go in the harbour over the summer months.

Greerton Markets Last Saturday of each month Greerton Hall 8am - 12noon 027 9082952 Moggies Market 2nd Saturday of each month Katikati Memorial Hall Please Email me Maketu Market 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month Maketu Village Green Pat 075332687 changes Red Square Market 2nd Friday of each month Downtown Tauranga to these Market dates Car Boot Sale Evans Road Community Church 3rd Saturday of each month.

Thankyou Lions Bethlehem Market Historic Village, 1st/3rd Sunday each month 8am-12noon Cambridge Farmers Market Victoria Park, Cambridge ... Every Saturday 8am-12 noon Te Awamutu Twilight Farmers Market, Selwyn Park, Every Thursday 3.30pm-6.30pm Frankton Market, Commerce Street, Frankton, Every Saturday 8am-1pm Hamilton Farmers Market, 204 River Road, Hamilton, Every Sunday 8am-12noon Omokoroa Lions Market 2nd Sunday of each month 9am-noon Western Avenue, Omokoroa Katikati Plant and Produce Market Every Friday 4pm -6pm A & P Showground's, SH2, Katikati Tauranga Farmers’ Market Each Saturday from 8am-12pm Tauranga Primary School, 5th Avenue Rotorua Night Market Tutanekai Street, Rotorua, Every Thursday 5pm-9pm Soundshell Market…Lakefront, Rotorua 9am to 3pm… telephone Liz or Gordon 07 3325782 Thames Market Pollen Street, Thames, Every Saturday 8am-12noon Peace Park Boon Street Whakatane 2nd & 4th Thursday till April Matata Reserve Main Road Matata 3rd Wednesday of every month. Site booking essential Gate Pa Car Boot Market by Tauranga Girls’ College. 934 Cameron Road 1st Saturday each month Tamahere Country Market St Stephens Church, Tamahere Hamilton, Every 3rd Saturday Oropi Sunday Market, Last Sunday of the month, Oropi Memorial Hall 1295 Oropi Road.

Papamoa Lions Market. 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month , Papamoa Sports & Rec, Parton Road, Papamoa.

Mount Maunganui Farmer's Market Every Sunday from 9am-1pm Phoenix car park, Mount Maunganui Tauranga South Community Patrols Car Boot sale, Greerton Village School 8am.3rd Saturday of the month Whakatane Sunday Market Every Sunday. War Memorial Hall carpark 8am 1pm. Carol 027 3844 026.

The Taupo Market Riverside Park Reserve, Redoubt Street, Taupo, Every Saturday 09am-1pm Raglan Creative Market Old School Arts Centre, Stewart Street Raglan, 2nd Sunday each month 10am-2pm Waihi Beach Fresh Produce Market Community Centre, Waihi Beach, 2nd & 4th Sunday each month, 9am-11am The Little Big Markets, Corner Matai Street & Maunganui Road, 9am-2pm, 1st Saturday each month The Little Vintage Markets, Astrolabe Brew Bar, Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am-3pm, 3rd Sunday each month Waihi Lions Market Memorial Hall, Seddon Street 3rd Saturday of the month.

Te Puke Creative Market, Memorial Hall Te Puke 1st Saturday each month 9am till 12.00 Merivale Monthly Market Day 1st Saturday of month outside the CHIRP ‘Redezine’ store 5 Merivale Road. Judy 022 681 9867.

"Urban Gallery (ex Cargo Shed) 10 Eden Crescent, Brookfield, Tauranga. Fri, Sat, Sun 10am-4.00pm"

Buckle up Don’t let your family holiday be marred by tragedy simply because someone didn’t buckle up. If you’re the driver, you are legally responsible for making sure all passengers under the age of 15 are securely restrained with either a safety belt or child restraint. Children under seven must be properly restrained by an approved child restraint suitable to their size and weight.

Find out more about the requirements for child restraints and safety belts.

Dog Free Zone

Remember you’re sharing the road Traffic volumes increase significantly during the holidays and you’ll be sharing the road with other cars, as well as pedestrians, cyclists, heavy trucks, buses, campervans and vehicles towing boats or caravans.

Always keep a safe following distance between yourself and the vehicle in front. This gives you a safe stopping distance should the vehicle in front of you stop suddenly.

Be particularly alert around pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. These road users have considerably less protection than you. Keep an eye out especially for cyclists if you’re travelling tourist routes during summer.

If you’re cycling or motorcycling, make sure you’re visible and wearing proper protective gear.

Keep an eye out for children Watch out for children on the road. Young cyclists and pedestrians can be unpredictable, as they are poor judges of vehicle speed. Children may also be learning to ride new bikes over the holidays.

New Zealand Transport agency https://www.nzta.govt.nz/safety/driving-safely/driving-in-the-holidays/

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Daylight saving has ended and it’s time to get your winter coat, electric blanket and heater from out of the cupboard.

But just like summer, winter brings its own unique set of fire dangers.

Follow these fire-safety tips to help keep you and your family safe and warm.

Fireplaces & chimneys

• Clean chimneys and flues before your first fire of the season.

• Always use a fireguard or spark-guard with open fires.

• Never throw rubbish into the fireplace – particularly batteries and aerosol cans.

• Ashes can take up to five days to cool – always empty fireplace or wood burner ashes and ashtrays into a metal bin and pour water over them before disposal.

Before going to sleep, make sure your fireplace fire is out.

Electric blankets

Worn and old electric blankets can cause an electric shock, fire and possibly even death.

• At the first sign of wear have your electric blanket checked by a qualified electrician.

• Replace your electric blanket every five years with newer heat protected models, which are safer.

• Don’t place heavy objects on the bed while the blanket is on.

• Make sure the blanket is always flat on the bed and that controls or cords are not twisted or caught between the mattress and the base of the bed. Twisted cords are a common cause of electric blanket fires.

Roll your blanket when you store it for the summer. Don’t fold it.

Heaters & clothes dryers

• After kitchen fires, fires involving heating and drying are the next most common reason the Fire Service is called out.

• Remember the heater-metre rule – always keep furniture, curtains, clothes and children at least one metre away from ……... . heaters and fireplaces.

• Don’t store objects on top of your heating appliance.

• Never cover heating appliances.

Don’t overload clothes dryers and clean the lint filter after each load cycle.

Portable LPG gas heaters

• When using gas heaters please take a few moments to consider the following safety precautions – they may save a life.

• Make sure the ceramic heater element is not broken or chipped and that the element guard is in place.

• Check to see that the hose is in good condition and doesn’t show any signs of damage or wear.

• If the heater does not light straight away, turn it off and then try again. Don’t let the gas build up before trying to relight it.

• Always have fresh air coming into the room where a gas heater is in use.

Have your heater serviced every 12 months.

Keep matches and lighters out of reach from children.

Teach kids they are tools not toys, and they should not play with them.

Do you have a fire extinguisher?

Is your house number clear to read so that emergency services can find your home easily?

Children’s Nightwear – New Fire Hazard Labelling Whatever nightwear a child is wearing, fire is still a serious risk. Children should stay at least one metre away from the heater or fire.

Parents can choose safe nightwear for their child, but no clothes are fire-proof. When looking for safe nightwear, parents should choose the size that fits snugly. Baggy or loose nightwear can catch fire more easily.

Around the fire or heater If a child is wearing high fire danger nightwear they should stay far away from the fire or heater. But even a ‘low danger’ label doesn’t mean there is no danger. Nightwear that say ‘low fire danger’ can still catch fire if the child is too close.

If there are young children in the house, parents should put safety guards around the heater or fire. Parents should teach children the ‘metre from the heater’ rule and watch that children don’t sit or walk closer than a metre to the heater or fire. http://www.consumeraffairs.govt.nz/mediacentre/wordofadvice/2008/20080616.html For more information on fire safety http://www.fire.org.nz/Fire-Safety/Pages/Fire-Safety.html

Family violence is a crime. It is not a private matter. People in violent relationships often cannot help themselves.

They need your help. In an emergency dial 111 and ask for the Police.

Your call could save a life. Ignoring family violence could result in serious injury or death.

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED HELP … YOU MUST ASK FOR IT …

IT’S NOT OK … HELP STOP THE CYCLE OF ABUSE.

CC’s Bay of Plenty InfoPac, Phone: 021 501 200 … Email: ccsbopinfopac@gmail.com

DRINK DRIVING We have all been warned about drink driving.

We all know we are not to drink & drive …!!!

DON’T BE A BLOODY IDIOT! Have your parties enjoy your friends and celebrate holidays but use your brains, organise your travel home or stay at your friend’s place.

Taxis are available and in the end are cheaper than a drink driving ticket, loss of licence or living with the fact you have injured or killed another person.

Remember if you kill another person or yourself you

HURT & WRECK so many people’s lives.

Too Late? You idiot when you sober up and realize what you have done will you be able to still say you enjoyed your drinks? Will you be able to live with what you have done?

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Bay of Plenty Sexual Assault Support Services (known as BOPSASS) BOPSASS is a free 24 hours service in the Bay of Plenty for adults, teenagers & children who have been sexually assaulted.

We have staff based in Tauranga and Whakatane. If you would like to talk to one of our nurses or counsellors about what has happened to you, and what we can do to help you, then please contact us.

We know it takes courage to ask for help.

You are not alone. 0800 227 233 … 27/7

PHONETIC ALPHABET MOBILE PHONES …

TXT DRIVING DON’T TXT WHEN DRIVING!!!

Regardless of all the advertising, Police warnings, people still drive and use mobile phones. What is there not to understand? The danger they are putting themselves and others in by driving with eyes off the road.

Come on people don’t be so bloody stupid … there is enough advertising around warning you of the dangers but still you do it. You think it won’t and can’t happen to you… think again.

Sooner or later you will be a victim … just what the damage will be … death of someone else … a child or a mother or father? Or maybe you taking your last breath … hopefully you got to finish your txt message?

Don’t be an idiot have respect for others on the road.

Don’t text people if you know they are driving!...

You may end up being the last to txt them!

Hospice Awareness Week 14-20 May 2018 Roadshow We are hitting the road throughout Hospice Awareness Week, taking our quirky caravan to the people. We’ll be set up beside each of our charity shops, a different location every day, so no matter where you live in the district, we’ll be in your neighbourhood.

Monday 14 May: 271 Fraser Street, Tauranga Tuesday 15 May: 1267 Cameron Road, Greerton Wednesday 16 May: 17 Main Road, Katikati Thursday 17 May: 200 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke Friday 18 May: 2 MacDonald Street, Mt Maunganui Saturday 19 May: 157 Domain Road, Papamoa Come along and have a chat to our experienced and knowledgeable hospice staff. They can help demystify Hospice, answer your questions and give you information to take away. You might be interested in volunteering, making a bequest, attending one of our education courses, or a fundraising event.

No power

What would you do if the power was out for days? How will you see, cook, keep warm?

Power cuts could affect EFTPOS and ATM machines, so make sure you have some cash at home, or enough supplies to see you through three days or more.

light up

Make sure you have torches and batteries, either in your emergency kit or somewhere everyone can find them in the dark.

stay tuned in

Have a solar or battery powered radio so you can keep up with the latest news and alerts. Know which radio stations to tune in to for information during an emergency.

stock up

Have a stock of food that doesn’t need to be cooked (canned is good) or something to cook your food on (bbq, camp stove). Don’t forget food for babies and pets.

fridge first

If the power goes out, eat the food from your fridge first, then your freezer, before you eat the food in the cupboard or your emergency kit.

top tip

Talk to your neighbours about what they’ll do if the power is out. You might find they have a gas BBQ and you have enough food to share (or the other way round).

Symposium – Planning for the future: topical issues in palliative care Health professionals, carers and interested members of the public are invited to register for a one-day symposium to kick off Hospice Awareness Week. We are pleased to present a number of high calibre speakers from New Zealand and overseas who will share their specialist area of knowledge across a wide range of topics.

This will be an inspirational day of information and reflection. Spaces are limited so visit www.waipunahospice.org.nz to view the full programme and to register.

Monday 14 May at Waipuna Hospice 10am to 3pm, $80

Miss Jojo {6 ft tall} For those special occasions.

Phone 021 501 200 or Email: ccsprophire@gmail.com

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THIS baby Your life will change In my experience out of control young people sometimes decide to have a baby. For clients that I have worked with it usually goes a little bit like this: they have a difficult teenage journey, most times they are disengaged with education, employment or training and either on the edges of the drug or alcohol scene. Some partner turns up and suddenly they are playing happy families with the ‘big’ news is that’s they are expecting. THIS baby, I get told, THIS baby will have a good life and THIS (being a mother) is what I WANT to do.

Sometimes the father is around for the birth, sometimes they have long gone. For the baby a good outcome sometimes can be one of the Grandmothers stepping in straightaway. Sometimes Mum hangs on and slowly the cycle of poor outcomes that the baby’s parents have experienced starts again.

Hanging on with Baby means that sometimes Baby becomes a meal ticket, usually Grandma looks after baby much more than was intended as Mother, sometimes back with the father, sometimes with a new partner, are hard out going to parties and basically having the type of fun that their peers are having, those who decided not to have a baby, that is. As much as the intention was for THIS baby to have a better life, how much of this baby is about changing the life story for the parent?

Is that fair on Baby?

Parents of all socio-economic classes struggle at times to change their lifestyle to accommodate this child. Most babies are planned and arrive with great joy and a bright future. However, some parents struggle to understand the full implications for both now and for the future of this bundle of joy delivered by the stork.

Your life will change, your baby will change you, your baby will push you to the edge of sanity at times, deprive you of sleep, and create a hole in your purse. Raising a family is the most difficult job that you will ever do as an adult. You can’t resign, quitting is not an option. You may place your children with others to care for, they will only ever have one father and one mother. I recall being told that baby can fit into your lifestyle, that lifestyle is not the same as your lifestyle was before baby.

If a young person of either gender think that a baby is a good idea, they need to be fully understanding of the changes that a baby will have in their life. If they can’t or won’t change their lifestyle, direct them to the nearest family planning clinic.

See you next month Donald Welsh

Welcome, it is my pleasure to share with you yummy raw food recipes that are simple and healthy! These treats are gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free and can be loved by the whole family!

It is my passion to inspire people to live a happy, healthy life without missing out on the "sweet" stuff.

Check out my Facebook page facebook.com/rawessencelife Mary-Jean :) Healthy Chocolate Hummus Ingredients: 2 cups unsalted chickpeas (rinsed and drained) 3-4 tbsps cacao powder (depending how chocolatey you like it) 2 tbsp natural peanut butter 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla bean paste Add all ingredients into a food processor or blender (scraping down the sides when necessary) and puree until smooth. Serve with fresh fruit, crackers or pita bread.

My favourite is sliced apples and strawberries. Enjoy :) It gives me such a buzz to see not only adults enjoying healthier alternatives but children too!

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Bellavista property's On Lakes Boulevard, Tauranga

Problems with the Bellavista property's and homes at the Lakes are yet to be resolved.

Parking In Tauranga Has Become A Joke.

The roads in town are for everyone. We should expect pedestrians and cyclists.

About one third of crashes are caused by SPEEDING If a child steps out 45 metres away and the vehicle is travelling at 60km/h by the time the alert driver reacts and brakes, the car will still be travelling at 44km/h when the child is hit.

There is a one in three chance that the child will die. ►If a vehicle hits a person at 50km/h, the risk of death is 40% ►If a vehicle hits a person at 60km/h, the risk of death is 70% ►If a vehicle hits a person at 70km/h, the risk of death is 96% Kill your speed, not a child SLOW DOWN

A shopping day in Tauranga is nothing but a stressful day regarding parking!!! The parking buildings are recommended to use, but as you enter what do you come across … Reserved Reserved Reserved and Reserved right up to the top floors which are full. So try driving around the streets to find a park … round and around and around the blocks you go. Skip Tauranga people shopping centres out of town are easier… Julie I have to agree with you Julie, I go out of town as there is never a park and it’s expensive. Shopping centres have plenty of free parking without the time limits.

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CC’s Prop Hire CC’s Props has a range of props that will enhance a theme for your event. Depending on the prop they stand 6ft and look absolutely fabulous. Bookings are required to secure the props for your event Just a few of many …. Delivery and pick up is included in the hire. Hollow drums are also available. Phone 021 501 200 or Email: ccsprophire@gmail.com

Bay of Plenty Civil Defence The Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group hosts a text alerting platform which is one of several ways we have to alert residents of emergency events.

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Residents are encouraged to register to receive these alerts, which would be sent for time critical events, where there is risk to life or property (not weather events, which for the most part are slow onset events we have time to prepare for). The text to register costs 20c but the receipt of alerts is free.

Residents who live in Tauranga should text the two letters TA to the number 2028 (WB if you live in the Western Bay of Plenty)