January 2016

BE SAFE DON’T BURN

Slip on a shirt

Slop on sunscreen

Slap on a hat

Slide on glasses

Happy New Year 2016

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I trust you have all had a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends, for many holiday breaks continue on into the New Year. Just a reminder there will be lots of familys travelling on the roads so take extra care drive to the conditions of the road and keep your speed down. Remember the speed limit tolerance is 4 over the recommended speed. It’s for our own safety … if you get caught speeding don’t take it out on the police that catch you….. They are only doing their job to keep us and others safe

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We have not had a lot of rain so our ground is dry … if you are Camping BBQ-ing take special care to see that all safety measures are taken ...Make sure you have a bucket of water or hose handy in case it is needed….. Check to see what the fire risk and restrictions are in the area.

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I need all ads and information early for the February March News Letter as people are still on breaks and its hard to catch up regarding Newsletter info.

Its bedlam trying to do shopping with many holiday people in town.

Trying to find parks or driving in queues of traffic Its time to remind everyone to have patience show curtesy if someone wants to change a lane. Also if you get caught up in queues in shops mellow out as you are not the only one that has shopping to do.

The shop staff are working long hours … maybe pass time by chatting to the person next to you in the queues to take your mind off the waiting. Maybe pick your timing and shop later in the day?

NATURAL LOOK

Spatular Highlights, Colour, Cut & Blow Wave Short Hair $90 2/30 Pacific Ave. 0800 777 527 Open Now

Late Night Thursday Open Saturday Mornings

Pamela’s For Hair 534 Central Parade Mount Maunganui

Phone: 07 575 5568

Well the New Year is here with us I hope you have all set your tangible goals so now it’s time to get out there and get them… Funny how the wants and needs change with age…. As the kids leave home and you start to have a life of doing for yourself instead of kids. I notice so many in my age group moving around enjoying life more as the responsibility of children has passed …babysitter, school, sports, etc…

CC’s Wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR Good health with many happy times Just a wee gripe it would be nice if The Chronical got their own stands for their newsletters instead of being rude and using mine … I have purchased nice stands not for your use. Pretty rude to find your newsletters covering all my CCs News letters.

(Low blow guys) And to do this without the shops consent? not professional?

(Lol sneaky)

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Dial *555 FREE from a mobile Report Bad Driving

Dial *555 FREE from a mobile phone to report road incidents which are urgent but not life-threatening.

This includes such things as non-injury crashes, erra*c driving, traffic conges*on, breakdowns and obstruc*ons on the highway.

Your call will go to a Police Communica*ons Centre but will be given lower priority than 111 calls.

If your car breaks down If you have a mobile phone, use it to call a breakdown service. If your vehicle is creating a road safety risk, call *555 to alert Police.

If you have a flat tyre, think about driving slowly to a safe place to stop. You may damage the tyre and wheel rim, but this may be better than compromising your own safety.

Turn on your hazard lights to make the car as visible as possible.

If the car breaks down in a potentially dangerous location, put safety first. It may be safer to stay in the car and wait for help than to get out. If you decide it’s safer to leave, be sure there is a safe place you can get to without putting yourself or others in danger.

Library News Across the counter at your library recently are three totally unrelated books. This is what the library is all about – something for everyone: Modelling Railway Sta*ons : a Prac*cal Guide. Ian Lamb contributes to the healthy modelling collec*on at the library with 176 pages of trainspo?ng – in a miniature size. Get your rail and sleeper fix with this well-illustrated book.

510 Maunganui Road Mount Maunganui www.backporch.co.nz

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Ghe oside: Inves*ga*ng a Homicide Epidemic.

Jill Leovy delves into the seamy side of life in a gangster-ruled Los Angeles neighbourhood.

Jus*ce, truth and violence explode off the pages with incendiary-like madness.

Fly By Night : Chris Reid helped DHL become an interna*onal success. From small beginnings in London driving an Aus*n 1300, tapping mate’s shoulders, Reid had a ba le on his hands to make couriering legal.

See you soon!

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GUIDE DOGS

Enquires, Informa*on, Advice 0800 24 33 33 A WORLD OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS & SOUND EQUIPMENT

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Grief Support Services is a local agency offering subsidised counselling to individuals and whanau/ families whose lives are affected by grief and loss.

This may be due to the loss of a loved one or from circumstances that have caused change that is difficult to manage. We also facilitate an after suicide support group.

We are friendly and welcoming and understand that it is not always an easy step to contact an agency such as ours. We are happy to be ‘sussed out’ if you want an initial appointment to see if our Service is for you. We treat all enquiries with respect and confidentiality.

Our next After Suicide Support Group starts on Wednesday 10 February 2016. For more information about this group or about our Service you can check our website www.griefsupport.org.nz, phone us on 578 4480 or email support@griefsupport.org.nz Our office is closed for the Christmas break until 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)

Moon Phases

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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06:45 0.4 13:09 1.8 19:21 0.4

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07:30 0.4 13:53 1.7 20:05 0.4

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02:19 1.6

08:17 0.5 14:37 1.7 20:51 0.5

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03:09 1.6 04:02 1.6 04:56 1.6 05:49 1.6 00:31 1.9 01:25 1.8 02:22 1.8 03:22 1.8 04:25 1.8 05:27 1.8 06:27 1.8

09:06 0.5 09:58 0.6 10:51 0.6 11:45 0.5 00:12 0.4 01:01 0.3 01:49 0.3 02:35 0.2 03:22 0.2 04:08 0.1 04:56 0.1 05:45 0.1 06:35 0.2 07:29 0.2 08:26 0.3 09:25 0.3 10:28 0.4 11:30 0.4 12:30 0.4

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00:13 1.7 00:55 1.7

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

COFFIN CLUB - TAURANGA & MT MAUNGANUI - DON'T PAY THE EARTH TO LEAVE IT!

15:24 1.7 16:13 1.6 17:04 1.6 17:55 1.7 06:40 1.7 07:30 1.7 08:17 1.8 09:03 1.9 09:49 1.9 10:35 2.0 11:22 2.0 12:11 2.0 13:01 2.0 13:53 1.9 14:49 1.9 15:46 1.8 16:46 1.8 17:46 1.8 18:45 1.8

21:40 0.5 22:30 0.5 23:21 0.4 12:37 0.5 13:27 0.4 14:16 0.4 15:04 0.3 15:52 0.3 16:40 0.2 17:29 0.2 18:19 0.2 19:10 0.2 20:04 0.2 21:00 0.2 21:58 0.2 22:58 0.2 23:58 0.2 -

18:47 1.7 19:37 1.7 20:27 1.8 21:15 1.8 22:03 1.9 22:51 1.9 23:40 1.9 -

Friday 01st January 2016 Last Quarter

Saturday 09th January 2016 New Moon

Saturday 16th January 2016 First Quarter

00:54 0.2 07:22 1.9 13:27 0.4 19:41 1.8 01:48 0.2 02:37 0.2 03:24 0.2 04:08 0.2 04:51 0.3 05:32 0.3 06:13 0.4 06:55 0.4

08:14 1.9 09:03 1.9 09:49 1.9 10:32 1.9 11:13 1.9 11:54 1.8 12:33 1.8 -

14:20 0.3 15:09 0.3 15:56 0.3 16:40 0.3 17:22 0.3 18:03 0.4 18:43 0.4 -

20:33 1.8 21:21 1.8 22:07 1.8 22:50 1.8 23:32 1.8 -

Trespassing an unwanted person.

Saturday 23rd January 2016 Full Moon

Sunday 31st January 2016 Last Quarter

If a person is not welcome, the most common trespass is where you give the person a written notice stating they are trespassed from the property or premises. It is dated, name of the person trespassed, the place of trespass is noted and a reason signed by the person trespassing the offender. You then send a copy of the trespass to the police where it is lodged. If that person comes back to the property or premises you then ring and report it to the police, they then deal with the offending person.

A verbal trespass is where you verbally trespass a person from the property or premises. You forward the details to the police to lodge and if the offender returns you ring the police to deal with the situation.

Anybody can trespass a person from their property or premises.

So why do people look forward to the New Year when they just continue with the old habits?

Here's the opportunity to plan ahead for your "trip of a life*me" by choosing and decora*ng your coffin and save money at the same *me.

Make your coffin represent what was important to you in your life; family, sports, hobbies.

Purchase the professionally made kit-set and then personalise it.

You can paint or wallpaper it and then add pictures, stencils, linings and handles. Anything is possible! Depending on the finish and handles, coffins will cost approx. $350.00 - $400.00 Make it a project for yourself or for family and friends too, or come along to help and support others at what can be a difficult *me of life.

Help also wanted to make Baby coffins for Tauranga Hospital.

TAURANGA COFFIN CLUB FRIDAY MORNINGS 9 - 12 noon 416 MAUNGANUI ROAD. Next to McDonalds and behind Jones Funeral Service Ph David and Catherine Mc Kibbin 021 1844 086 or 07 544 3290 e-mail taurangacoffinclub@hotmail.com

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Emergency Help and Support, Numbers Toughlove 0800 868 445 Family Works 07 575 9709 Alcohol Drug Mainline 0800 787 797 Alcohol Drug Maori Line 0800 787 798 Alcohol Drug Pacifica Line 0800 787 799 Nemms Needle Exchange Mt Maunganui 07 575 5922 Citizen Advice Bureau 0800 367 222 Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 229 67 57 AIDS Hotline 0800 802 437 Youth line Phone Counselling 0800 376 633 Kids line (Kids up to 14yrs) 0800 543 75 What’s Up (Age 5-18) 0800 942 878 Parent Help 0800 568 856 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

021 2255108 Cot Death (sudden infant death support) 0800 16 44 55 NetSafe 0508 638 723 Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 Grief Support Services 07 578 4480 Lifeline New Zealand 24hr 0800 543 354 Narcotics Anonymous 0800 628 632 Gambling Crisis Helpline 0800 654 655 Quitlin 0800 778 778 Pregnancy Counselling Service 0800 773 462 Relationship Services 0800 735 283 Family Violence Information Line 0800 456 450 Gender Bridge Inc (transgender support) 0800 844 357 Union of fathers (separation and support) 0508 22 5532 Shine Domestic Violence helpline 0508 744 633 Life Link/ Samaritans Inc 0800 726 666 Victim Support 0800 842 846 Women’s Refuge 0800 86 733 84 Tga 07 541 1911 Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 Telefriend Sight Loss Peer Support 0800 100 051 Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support 0800 742 584 Tauranga Living Without Violence 0800 577 003 Prisoner Aid/Rehabilitation offender/family Turangi 07 386 8246 Open Home (Child, Family Support Foster Care)Tga 07 579 2840 Tauranga Moana Victim Support 0800 842 846 Te Whare Orange Wairu Maori Women’s Refuge 0800 733 843 Sexual Abuse Centre (Rotorua) Inc 07 348 1555 Family Planning Tga 07 578 8539 Healthline 0800 611 116 La Leche (Breastfeeding Support) Tga 07 544 9817 Diabetes Helpline Tga 07 571 3422 Cancer Society Tga 07 571 2035 Café Youth Health 07 378 3895 Asthma Respiratory Management 07 577 6738 Plunketline 0800 933 922 Stroke Foundation 0800 787 653 National Cervical Screening Programme 0800 729 729 Prostate problem support line 0800 477 678 Breast Screen Aoteara Free: Age 45-69 0800 270 200 Western Bay of Plenty Ostomy Society Inc, help line 07-5737443

Emergencies: Mobile Phone Report Traffic Incidents Fire, Police, Ambulance

555 111

Medical: Accident & Healthcare (Tga) Hospital (Tauranga)

07 577 0010 07 579 8000

Tauranga Police Station: Monmouth Street Tauranga Mount Maunganui Police Station: Salisbury Avenue Papamoa Police Station: 530 Papamoa Beach Road

Wedding Anniversaries 1st Paper 13th Lace 3rd Leather 15th Crystal 5th Wood 25th Silver 7th Copper 35th Coral 9th Po ery 45th Sapphire 11th Steel 55th Emerald 60th/75th Diamond

2nd Co on 14th Ivory 4th Flowers 20th China 6th Sweets 30th Pearl 8th Bronze 40th Ruby 10th Tin 50th Gold 12th Silk

Do You Or Someone You Know Have A Problem With Alcohol?

The New Year promises hope! It's time to make our New Year's resolutions!

How many times have we promised ourselves, "this year will be different, this year I will control my drinking."

But for the problem drinker, with the best intentions, it repeatedly doesn’t work out that way. How long is it before our promises are broken - again - and we find ourselves drunk - again?

3 months? 1 month? A week? A day?

We in AA know what it’s like to promise ourselves that this time it will be different – again. We will control our drinking and stop before it’s too late - again. And we know how devastating it is to wake up on the floor, or worse, and not remember how we got there – again.

January can be an uncomfortable time for the person with a drinking problem.

AA can help.

Worldwide, AA has transformed the lives of many millions of people over the 80 years since it was started.

The AA fellowship consists of meetings where members get together and tell what life was like when they were drinking, how they stopped with the aid of AA and, what life is like now.

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 A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

For more information please call 0800 229 6757 or visit AA.org.nz

You are welcome to attend an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous at 11 Victoria Road Mount Manganui St Peters Hall every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. There are other meetings every day of the week in Tauranga you can get the details from the AA web site or by ringing 0800 229 6757.

Signs of the Zodiac Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagi!arius Capricorn Aquarius

March 21st-April 20th Ram April 21st-May 21st Bull May 22nd– June 21st Twins June 22nd-July 23rd Crab July 24th-August 23rd Lion August 24th-September 23rd Virgin September 24th-October 23rd Balance October 24th-November 22nd Scorpion November 23rd-December 22nd Archer December 23rd-January 20th Goat January 21st-February 19th Water Bearer

JANUARY HOROSCOPES Aries Your leadership attributes and vitality aggravate rather than enhance your love life, so… it would work better if you just chill out during the holiday period because things sometimes take care of themselves – actually. Try solving a puzzle game for a fun distraction.

Taurus So, you are in love with your job. Laying a foundation for future prosperity is what you do best. Stick to your guns in decision-making and don’t spread resources too thin.

Your stolid nature is useful when betrayal presents itself.

Get to the bottom of the cause.

Gemini You have a way of talking yourself out of a mess at work.

Being balanced and not starting any new projects would be best for you at the beginning of this year. Avoid initiating any grand events. Realizing how different we all are is going to help you to forgive others.

Cancer Whoa! Your chemistry is casting spells all over the place!

Careful with backing the wrong horse. You may want to control the family at the end of the month. If you succeed, it is only because they let you get your way.

Boing! Boing!

Leo Put your mind to it and you can create miracles. You are determined to complete all your projects come hell or high water. No one else is up to speed, even in your love life. Your high energy is enviable. Go for it!

Virgo Even though it’s the holidays, you are sharp with the details and as meticulous as ever. If you are after high earnings, this is the month to go after the dollar. Some events in your love life fail but you are able to offer a charming compromise.

Libra The beginning of the month could be a bit boring where plans could turn to dust. You are not used to an uneventful social life. However, at work, new management changes could happen and towards the end of the month, new projects could flourish. Watch the hang-overs.

Scorpio What a bright bunny in the spotlight! You will be needed at work but can you cope with the demands? Stick with the quality of your efforts and don’t ignore loved ones.

Being tender with your sweetheart is imperative.

Sagittarius Be bold with the gold and be a problem solver this month.

Take care of your friendships mid-January. Avoid over-time and relax. Your dozing in the sun will soon change into new happenings which are appearing on the horizon.

Capricorn Meditation on a quiet mountain top is best for you this month. Your inner journey for peace is well-timed. Good to be slower and still. It’s an ideal time to allow new plans to evolve naturally. Bars don’t interest you much at all.

Aquarius You will be inspired and know something special. Your idea may be stolen so be careful about how you ‘blab’ if you want to keep it under wraps. Domestically, things are a bit touchy so getting on with distractions is probably the best plan.

Pisces Wow! It’s an awesome time for you! You are talented and determined. You keep your competitors on their toes.

Show your affection for a loved one by taking them to an out-door concert with a picnic basket. Sweet!

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Happy New Year to all our Members and Supporters

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Have you subscribed to receive text alerts? Text alerting is just one of several platforms that Bay of Plenty Civil Defence uses to alert and inform the community.

Anyone can subscribe for free to the text and email alerting system through the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence website www.BOPCivilDefence.govt.nz, or text the two letters for the area you live to 2028 (a one off 20c text fee applies).

The texts will be sent only for serious threats to life and property, such as National tsunami warnings, and in the event of major earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, where time is of the essence in getting people to take action. You will not be inundated with texts as this system will only be used for significant threats to life or property where time is critical. Civil Defence will continue to use media, the website and social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter for other alerts, warnings and general information/public education.

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Even if you live out of the region but have friends, family or property and business interests in the Bay, you may wish to sign up for text and email alerts. Nowadays most people have a cellphone, from children to the elderly, and this is just one other way you can stay informed and updated if something happens.

Now Open 7 Days For Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Get all your family, friends, neighbours and workmates to sign up, and be better prepared in the event of an emergency.

Naomi Luckett Emergency Management Advisor Phone 0800 884 881 x 8339 Mobile 0275678018 bopcivildefence.govt.nz | facebook.com/bopcivildefence

JANUARY ENTERTAINMENT Friday 1 January Sparx Saturday 2 January Gerry Lee Sunday 3 January Andy Bowman (4.30pm to 7.30pm) Friday 8 January Mark Taupiri Saturday 9 January Dove Sunday 10 January Rob Wigmore (4.30pm to 7.30pm) ‘

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Tony Wellington Helen Riley Andy Bowman (4.30pm to 7.30pm) Back Porch The Wild Clovers Mark Taupiri (4.30pm to 7.30pm) Andy Bowman Gerry Lee Helen Riley

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Learn To Let Go

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By le ng go of your past you will lose things .

But as you move on you will gain new things Holding on is believing that there’s a past; le ng go is knowing that there’s a future.—Daphne Rose Kingma demolish my bridges behind me…then there is no choice but to move forward. —Fridtjof Nansen The art is not one of forge ng but le ng go. And when everything else is gone, you can be rich in loss. —Rebecca Solnit You really don’t have to burn any bridges to let go… You don’t have to destroy anything. You can just decide to cross over and move on. —Marta Mrotek Take all the -me you need to heal emo-onally. Moving on doesn’t take a day, it takes lots of li.le steps to be able to break free of your broken self.—Tere Arigo Le ng go is the willingness to change your beliefs in order to bring more peace and joy into your life instead of holding onto beliefs that bring pain and suffering…—Hal Tipper In order to move on, you must understand why you felt what you did and why you no longer need to feel it.— Mitch Albom

There comes a -me when you have to choose between turning the page or closing the book.

Cruise Ship Dates Li.le Girl to her friend: "I'm never having kids. I hear they take nine months to download."

I changed my password to "incorrect". So whenever I forget what it is the computer will say "Your password is incorrect".

What does one saggy boob say to the other saggy boob?

If we don’t get some support, people will think we’re nuts.

Li.le Johnny is always being teased by the other neighbourhood boys for being stupid. Their favorite joke is to offer Johnny his choice between a nickel and a dime Li.le Johnny always takes the nickel. One day, a:er Johnny takes the nickel, a neighbour takes him aside and says, "Johnny, those boys are making fun of you. Don't you know that a dime is worth more than a nickel, even though the nickel's bigger?" Johnny grins and says, "Well, if I took the dime, they'd stop doing it, and so far I've made $20!

Life is like toilet paper, you're either on a roll or taking Sh-t from some a..hole A six-year-old boy called his mother from his friend Charlie's house and confessed he had broken a lamp when he threw a football in their living room.

"But, Mom," he said, brightening, "you don't have to worry about buying another one.

Charlie's mother said it was irreplaceable."

The only way you'll ever get laid is if you crawl up a chicken's ass and wait.

A crook mistakenly made a counterfeit $8 bill instead of a $10 bill. He decided to try it out anyway, so he went to the bank and asked for change. The teller looked at the $8 bill and gave the crook two $4 bills as change

Sea Princess

ISS MCKAY

03 January 2016

08:00

20:00

Carnival Legend

ISS MCKAY

04 January 2016

05:03

16:00

Caledonian Sky

ISS MCKAY

09 January 2016

07:30

23:00

Dawn Princess

ISS MCKAY

11 January 2016

04:30

21:00

Explorer Of The Seas

ISS MCKAY

12 January 2016

10:15

21:45

Voyager of the Seas

ISS MCKAY

13 January 2016

06:00

16:30

Diamond Princess

ISS MCKAY

15 January 2016

06:00

18:00

Celebrity Solstice

ISS MCKAY

17 January 2016

07:30

19:30

Golden Princess

ISS MCKAY

18 January 2016

08:45

20:30

Celebrity Solstice

ISS MCKAY

21 January 2016

07:00

18:00

Le Soleal

ISS MCKAY

21 January 2016

07:15

18:00

Le Soleal

ISS MCKAY

23 January 2016

07:15

18:00

Explorer Of The Seas

ISS MCKAY

23 January 2016

07:45

19:30

Noordam

ISS MCKAY

24 January 2016

08:45

20:30

Diamond Princess

ISS MCKAY

27 January 2016

06:15

18:00

Seabourn Odyssey

ISS MCKAY

28 January 2016

07:15

18:00

Silver Discoverer

ISS MCKAY

29 January 2016

07:15

23:30

Azamara Quest

ISS MCKAY

29 January 2016

17:30

18:00

Legend of the Seas

N/A

30 January 2016

07:15

18:30

Golden Princess

ISS MCKAY

31 January 2016

07:00

19:00

“May this New Year be so prosperous that you always extend your hand to greet friends and never to ask for aid.”

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 9) DON’T dismiss a child's complaint of being bullied.

Listen to Them: Possibly the worst thing a parent can do is ignore or dismiss a child's complaint of being bullied. It takes a lot of courage for children to admit that someone is picking on them.

Respect that courage, and take time to hear them out.

Believe Them: Bullying isn't something kids are likely to lie about, so give your children the benefit of the doubt, and let them tell their story. Get as much information as you can, including names of any teachers or students who may have seen the incidents.

If possible, find out how your child responded to the bullying, too.

Support Them: Telling your child to "just ignore" a bully can be interpreted by your child to mean that their feelings and situation don't matter to you. Even when there's no physical violence, bullying can have severe detrimental effects on a child's emotional well-being. They need to hear more from you than "just ignore it and it will stop." ………………………………………………………..

Make sure your children know that they're not to blame. They may feel like they've done something wrong, or that they in some way provoked or deserved to be bullied. Talk to them about this. Make sure they understand that it's the bully who did something wrong.

Encourage Them: Help your child figure out the best way to respond to the bully. Start by asking "If you could tell the bully anything, what would you say?" Kids usually respond with things like "Leave me alone!" or "Why are you so mean?"

Reinforce your children's right to stand up for themselves. While you don't want to encourage name-calling or other derogatory comments, your children have a right to ask that he be left alone.

And they have the right to expect their wishes to be respected.

Contact the School: Chances are, the bully who's picking on your child is picking on other children as well. Contact your child's teachers and principal. Tell them what your child told you. Ask them to keep an eye on the bully and intervene if he or she starts picking on someone. Be prepared to stand your ground if you meet with resistance or apathy……………………………………………….

Follow Up: Ask your child, on a regular basis, how things are going at school. Ask specifically about the bully. Find out if the harassment behavior has continued, and what -- if any -- action teachers or other school administrators have taken. This issue may not get resolved right away. It might require multiple conversations with people at your child's school. Stick with it until the matter is resolved satisfactorily.

TXT DRIVING OMG how many *mes do you have to be told DON’T TXT WHEN DRIVING!!!

Why are people so thick regarding this message. What don’t they understand how much danger they are ou*ng themselves and others in by driving with yes off the road.

Come on people don’t be so bloody stupid … there is enough adver*sing around warning you of the dangers but s*ll you do it. You think it wont and cant happen to you… think again.

Ads show you the mess, Facebook have messages and ads, TV show enough ads, Police tell you.

Today I am passing people tx*ng rrrr There is a heavy amount of traffic at the moment ..

The risk is higher Don’t be an idiot and have to live with the fact you have killed a child or friend or family member!!!

Under Fives Pre-schooler drownings typically occur when a child is allowed out of sight and reach of a caregiver; in the bath, paddling pool, or bucket – or larger bodies of water such as in a beach, lake or river.

No children under-five should be drowning in this country. Keep under fives within arm’s reach at all *mes. It only takes sixty seconds and around five cen*metres of water for a child to drown.

Safety Tips: Always empty and store paddling pools and water containers aWer use and ensure you have a safely fenced play area Iden*fy water hazards in and around your home and ensure your children can’t reach them If you're in a group of people, ensure you have an ac*ve supervision roster so you know who is watching the children at all *mes Make sure older children don’t have to take responsibility for younger children Teach your children water safety behaviour from as soon as they are old enough to understand, things like: ‘Never go near the water unless you’re with a grown up’ To learn more about how to keep your children safe while in or around the water please take a look at our Under Five's Be Waterwise resources.

Teaching your child water confidence Teaching your child water familiarisa*on www.watersafety.org.nz/resources-and-safety-(ps/safety...(ps/beaches/

Always Swim Between The Flags, Listen To and Follow The Life Saving Guards Instruc(ons If you get caught in a rip: Don’t panic Don’t try to swim against the rip back to shore Let the rip carry you out un*l the current subsides Then swim parallel to the beach for 30-40 metres before swimming back to shore If you get *red or become frightened, stay calm, raise your arm, call for help and wait for assistance.

Lifejackets Each year people drown in New Zealand waters that may have been saved if they had been wearing a lifejacket. Legal requirement You must carry a correctly sized life jacket for each person on board the vessel.

All lifejackets must meet NZ Standard 5823:2005 or another standard accepted by Mari*me NZ. If not being worn they must be stowed in an easily accessible loca*on. This rule applies to all boats including tenders to larger craW. It is the skipper’s legal responsibility to ensure that life jackets are worn in situa*ons of heightened risk, such as when crossing a bar, in rough water, in an emergency and by anyone who can’t swim.

Refresh Water safety by logging into www.watersafety.org.nz/resources-and-safety-(ps/safety...(ps/beaches/

Don’t regret a loss of a family member /friend by not understanding safety around water It happens fast and YES it can happen to you

TRAVEL TIPS Make sure you check your car over before you start your trip.

See that you have good tyre’s on your car.

Make sure your warrant, registration is up to date and 3rd party insurance.

Slow down, wear a seatbelt and Drive to the conditions.

See that your children are strapped in safely and correctly Don't drive while impaired by drugs or alcohol.

Plan your trip take a break every two hours to avoid fatigue.

Give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination.

Let faster traffic past dangerous risks are taken when frustrated.

Make sure you have clear vision when over-taking.

Obey all traffic signals/signs Don't use your mobile phone while driving.

A reminder road rage doesn’t solve anything in fact it just may bring you and others grief. Remember you can dial

*111 to report any dangerous driving …

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Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley!

Orakei Korako boasts the most ac*ve geysers of any geothermal park in New Zealand. Up to 23 ac*ve natural geysers play freely through the area, which is constantly changing. Marvel at the number of boiling hot springs and the vibrant colours all around you, or take a na*ve bushwalk through this untouched geothermal paradise. The Lonely Planet Guide describes Orakei Korako as "… arguably the best thermal area leW in New Zealand".

This is a place I recommend any family or visitors to New Zealand to visit … it will not be disappoin*ng … beau*ful part of New Zealand.

Take a copy of this News Le er with you if you decide to visit Orakei Korako Before you get on that bicycle, make sure your helmet is on and fastened properly!!!

So many out on bikes with music devices in ears… you can’t hear the traffic. Bikers need to remember it’s not just the drivers responsibility to watch out and be careful. It’s the bikers responsibility as well.

Remember to watch for pedestrians and cars backing out of driveways. It is your responsibility to avoid them with your bicycle. Oh, and by the way you give way to pedestrians on the footpath! And make sure you slow down when passing.

Now winter is approaching it will get harder to see you MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SAFTEY LIGHTS

Miss Jojo {6 Q tall, fluffy adorable bear}

Phone 021 501 200 Discuss your event with Miss Jojo’s Manager.

Make sure to wear protective gear and clothing that will minimize the amount of injuries in case of an accident Ride defensivelyDon't assume that a driver can see you Safety is no accident.

Safety is as simple as ABC... Always Be Careful.

Safety -- a small investment for a rich future.

Safety isn't expensive--it's priceless.

Safety isn't a hobby, it's a living.

Safety first... because accidents last.

Safety is a cheap and effective insurance policy.

Safety is a continuing journey, not a final destination.

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Pain or Discomfort

Brock van Leeuwen Cer*fied prac**oner of CONTACT C.A.R.E FLINCHLOCK RELEASE THERAPY

My name is Brock van Leeuwen. I am a ConTact C.A.R.E FLINCHLOCH RELEASE THERAPY Prac**oner. Contact Care is a prac*cal form of health care, it offers a Common-sense Approach To Real Ease. ConTact C.A.R.E is a Flinchloch Release Therapy – a system to locate and release trapped bone pressure triggered and held by surprise impact combina*ons.

Contact cares uniqueness…

Recogni*on of the body’s self defence system which over-rides the nervous system and the reflex system.

The Flinchloch Release method – releasing trapped pressure from the BONE. Understanding the pressure for pressure balanced interplay between head and body which is used to match and neutralise injury pressure.

Who can benefit?

Headache/Migraine Cranial Tension Back and Neck Pain Mental/Emo*onal Shock Breathing Disorders Old Unresolved Injuries Sports injuries Co – Ordina*on Problems Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Post-Op Rehabilita*on Depression – caused by chest cavity impacts Equine and Pet Injuries In general any condi*on involving musculo-skeletal discomfort, tension, stress or pain can be effec*vely worked with.

The clinical experience is non-intrusive and gentle, the techniques safe and very effec*ve. Consulta*ons are carried out with the client fully clothed. We ask you wear loose clothing for comfort. Sessions can last 30 – 60 minutes with a return visit according to your needs.

Check out: Contact Care Brock van Leeuwen on Facebook Or go to www.contactcare.co.nz for more informa*on Mobile: 027 350 2124 Email: brockreleasetherapy@gmail.com

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Market Dates Mount Maunganui Farmer's Market Every Sunday from 9am-1pm Phoenix car park, Mount Maunganui Greerton Markets Last Saturday of each month 9am-2pm, Tauranga Ka(ka( Plant and Produce Market Every Friday 4pm -6pm A & P Showground's, SH2, Katikati Moggies Market 2nd Saturday of each month Katikati Memorial Hall Maketu Flea Market 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month Maketu Village Green Omokoroa Lions Market 2nd Sunday of each month 9am-noon Western Avenue, Omokoroa Papamoa Lions Market. 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month , Simpson Reserve, Dickson Rd. Papamoa.

Red Square Market 2nd Friday of each month Downtown Tauranga Tauranga South Community Patrols Car Boot sale, Greerton Village School 8am.3rd Saturday of the month Tauranga Farmers’ Market Each Saturday from 8am-12pm Tauranga Primary School, 5th Avenue The Cargo Shed Saturdays and Sundays, Some public holidays, 5 Dive Crescent, Tauranga Car Boot Sale Evans Road Community Church 3rd Saturday of each month.

Lions Bethlehem Market (B Town Centre) 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 Tamahere Country Market … St Stephens Church, Tamahere Hamilton … Every 3rd Saturday Raglan Crea(ve Market Old School Arts Centre … Stewart Street Raglan … 2nd Sunday each month 10am-2pm Waihi Beach Fresh Produce Market Community Centre, Waihi Beach … 2nd and 4th Sunday each month, 9am-11am Taupo Riverside Market Riverside Park Reserve, Redoubt Street, Taupo … Every Saturday 10am-1pm Rotorua Night Market Tutanekai Street, Rotorua … Every Thursday 5pm-9pm Thames Market Pollen Street, Thames … Every Saturday 8am-12noon The Li!le Big Markets, The Mount Sports Centre - cnr Matai Street & Maunganui Road, 9am-2pm, 1st Saturday each month The Li!le Vintage Markets, The Mt Ci*zens Club -345 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am-2pm, 2nd Saturday each month Peace Park Boon Street Whakatane 2nd & 4th Thursday *ll April Matata Reserve Main Road Matata 3rd Wednesday of every month. Site booking essen*al Whakatane Sunday Market Every Sunday. War Memorial Hall carpark 8am 1pm. Carol 027 3844 026.

Gate Pa Car Boot Market next to Tauranga Girls’ College. 7th Nov, 5th Dec Wiki on 578 3321

Well Happy New Year to everyone, another one bites the dust and it’s Summer! This usually means holidays and a slower pace of life with lazy summer days and great *mes to be had.

However parents, you don’t get a holiday, sorry its not in your employment contract!... nah,… no holidays. So just get over it and get on with being a parent. If you haven’t heard the words “I hate you” from your li le cherub recently, you really are missing out on something special! I hear it quite oWen now I have two teenagers in my house!

As much as some of us make light of hearing those magic three words, it does say that we are fulfilling our paren*ng contract, aWer all usually the ‘I hate yous” come when we are protec*ng them from doing something …ah…’unwise’ or with consequences they haven’t thought about.

Sadly this summer will result in some teenagers dealing with some real life changing consequences, most of them situa*ons that parents can’t get them out of. We do have a great place in the world, here in New Zealand, it’s a fabulous place to raise a family and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. However in this li le piece of Aotearoa, our youth s*ll get drunk, our na*on’s behaviour with this drug is nothing to be proud of, they s*ll get pregnant, sunburnt, smash cars and bikes, fight with friends and families, and generally cause mayhem and havoc as they enter this New Year.

So my encouragement to us parents is to LOVE the phrase I hate you make sure that you and your family celebrate these cherished words. If your family is making you feel bad because of these three li le words remind them it could be worse they could try…..”I’m pregnant” or “I’ve had an accident”, “it’s the police” or others like it.

Yep you might be the kill joy or even the jerk, dork, or pain in the ass to your teenagers, but remind them, you protect them because you love them, then invite them to sit down and discuss your concerns, some things might be up for nego*a*on, but s*ck to your bo om line. And if there is no change in your stance, acknowledge their disappointment, and smile at them aWer all you are a pain in the ass, but more importantly you are THEIR pain in the ass! Go read or watch Nigel La a’s stuff, and have a great break See you next month Donald Welsh “You are essen*ally who you create yourself to be and all that occurs in your life is the result of your own making.” ― Stephen Richards

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WHATS ON Bay Dreams Festival Festivals & Lifestyle ASB Baypark, Mt Maunganui Saturday 2 January 2016 The Feelers – Supersystem Concerts & Gig Guide Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui Saturday 2 January 2016 Summer Comedy Festival Performing Arts Mount Maunganui Sports Centre, Mt Maunganui Saturday 2 January 2016 to Monday 4 January 2016 The Hop House American Ale Fest Festivals & Lifestyle The Hop House, Mt Maunganui Sunday 3 January 2016 Mount Festival of Multisport Festivals & Lifestyle - Festivals Events Mt Maunganui Friday 8 January 2016 to Sunday 10 January 2016 Demon Energy D1NZ Drifting Championship: Tauranga Sports & Outdoors - Motorsport Events ASB Baypark, Mt Maunganui Friday 8 January 2016 to Saturday 9 January 2016 SIX60 Concerts & Gig Guide - Pop Events Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui Saturday 9 January 2016 Port of Tauranga Half Ironman Sports & Outdoors - Triathlon Events Mt Maunganui Saturday 9 January 2016 TRI NZ Short Course Sports & Outdoors - Triathlon Events Mt Maunganui Sunday 10 January 2016 Gourmet Night Market Festivals & Lifestyle - Food, Gourmet, Wine Events Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui Friday 18 December 2015 to Friday 26 February 2016 The Little Big Markets Festivals & Lifestyle - Markets and Fairs Events Mt Maunganui Saturday 16 January 2016 to Saturday 19 March 2016 Burger King 3X3 Quest Tour Sports & Outdoors - Basketball Events Blake Park, Mt Maunganui Saturday 23 January 2016 Colour Splash Festivals & Lifestyle - Family Entertainment Events Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui Saturday 30 January 2016 Auckland Council Music in Parks: Into the East and more Helensville River Reserve, Auckland Sat 23 Jan 2016 1:00pm Classics of the Sky - Tauranga City Airshow Tauranga City Airport, Tauranga Sat 23 Jan 2016 2:30pm The 2016 Annual New Zealand Truck Drivers Reunion Brewers Bar, 107 Newton St, Mt Maunganui Saturday 23 January 2016 6:00pm – 1:00am Teng Tools NZ International Rallycross Baypark Stadium, Mt Maunganui Sat 27 Feb 2016 4:00pm ENZED 2016 UIM Jetsprint World Championship - FINAL Baypark Stadium, Mt Maunganui Sat 30 Jan 2016 4:00pm Festivals & Lifestyle - Markets and Fairs Events Mount Maunganui Sports Centre, Mt Maunganui Saturday 30 January 2016 to Sunday 31 January 2016 Eclipse - Pink Floyd Tribute Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North Sat 30 Jan 2016 8:00pm Mount Maunganui Lions & Lioness 16th Annual Book Fair Mt Maunganui Sports Centre, Cnr Maunganui /Hull Road, Mt Maunganui Saturday 30 January 2016 9:00am and Sunday 31 January 2016 9:00am

DON’T BE THE ONE WHO REGRETS YOUR ACTION BY LEAVING OTHERS GRIEVING Think about PEOPLE Children, Mums, Dads, Friends Every single injury and death caused by drunk driving is totally preventable. There are still far too many such preventable accidents. Unfortunately, in spite of all the warnings, advice, TV Ads, road signs, alcohol-impaired driving remains a serious problem that tragically effects many victims, families and friends. DON’T DRINK & DRIVE. Emergency 111 … Request Police, Fire, Ambulance, Rescue

Fire: Well we have had heaps of advice in this news letter about keeping yourself and your family safe, and how to see that your home is safe….NOW …

THE QUESTION IS … HAVE YOU TAKEN ANY NOTICE??? Have you checked your smoke alarms? Or have you ignored all the advice and ads on TV… think how you would feel if one of your kids got severely burnt or killed due to the lack of checking your smoke alarms or putting smoke alarms in your home. DON’T PUT THIS ON THE GUNA DO LIST!!! Do it now!!!

DRINK DRIVING We have all been warned about drink driving. We all know we are not to drink & drive …!!!

As the ads on the TV say ….

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

Taxis are available and in the end are cheaper than a drink driving *cket, 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.

If you have a fire and you’re not sure what to do get out and stay out!

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. .

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) Regards, Karen Ormsby ,… Tauranga coordinator for GRG. … Phone: 0212255108 .

KEEP DRINKS IN SIGHT Don’t leave your drinks una ended and any stage as it may put you in danger of someone spiking your drink, NEVER THINK it won’t happen to you!

Bo!le drinking is safe as you can put your thumb in the neck of the bo le.

Buy your own drinks unless you know who you are allowing to do this for you.

Party Safe

BAYPARK SPEEDWAY MON 4th JANUARY, 2016 SOUTH PACIFIC SUPER SALOON CHAMPS AND FREE STYLE MOTOR X WED 6TH JANUARY, 2016 - 6:30PM 6th New Zealand Sprint Car Championship, SSCAR Burger King Super Saloons SAT 20TH FEBRUARY, 2016 - 6:30PM Rain Out Date – TBA

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 14) MONTHS OF THE YEAR January 31 Days February 28 Days New Years Day: 1st Friday January March 31 Days Day aWer NY Day: Monday 4th January April 30 Days Waitangi Day: Monday 8th February May 31 Days June 30 Days Good Friday: Friday 25th March July 31 Days Easter Monday: Monday 28th March August 31 Days Anzac Day: Monday 25th April September 30 Days Queens Birthday: Monday 6th June October 31 Days November 30 Days Labour Day: Monday 24th October December 31 Days Christmas Day: Sunday 25th December (27th) February 29 Leap Boxing Day: Monday 28th December Year Every Four Years

Public Holidays 2016

Valen*nes Day: 14th February Mothers Day: 8th May Fathers Day: 4th September

Summer Autumn Winter Spring

2016 School Term Dates Primary, Intermediate & Secondary 1st Term 01st February....15th April 2016 2nd Term 02nd May ............08th July 2016 3rd Term 25th July …......... 23rd September 2016 4th Term 10th October ….. 20th December 2016 Secondary & Composite (4th Term 10th October-16th December)

December - February March - May June - August September - November

Daylight Saving Ends 05th April 2015 … Daylight Saving Starts 27th September 2015 Daylight Saving Ends 03rd April 2016 … Daylight Saving Starts 25th September 2016 Daylight Saving Ends 02nd April 2017 … Daylight Saving Starts 24th September 2017

Gender Signs ♂ male ♀ female ⚦ transgender, transsexual, alchemical symbol for iron or crocus of iron ⚲ neuter, eunuch

⚪ asexuality; genderless; betrothed. (⚨ ⚨ ⚩ alchemical symbol for iron) Sex Rela(ons 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 “This New Year, may you handle yourself with your brains, but comfort others with your heart.”

As partners you can separate or divorce.

As parents, you have a job for life. When you have kids together your rela*onship with each other never really ends, it changes. You need to keep your paren*ng rela*onship alive and construc*ve, even when dealing with each other hurts. It might be a huge challenge. It's also one of the best giWs you can give your kids.

Children need to feel loved and safe. It’s your job to supply this to your children.

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Children-Water Ac*vely supervise kids whenever around the water—even if lifeguards are present.

Do not just drop your kids off at the public pool or leave them at the beach alone Make sure a responsible adult is supervising at all *mes..

As a parent it is your responsibility to see that your children are safe … it is not all the responsibility of the life guard's.

Remember life guards are there to help assist if an emergency arises.

Thank you to our Surf life Saving Guards you are our life savers

Anniversaries / Symbols First Anniversary Co!on Second Anniversary Paper Third Anniversary Leather Fourth Anniversary Fruit & Flower FiWh Anniversary Wood Sixth Anniversary Sugar Seventh Anniversary Wool Eighth Anniversary Po!ery Ninth Anniversary Willow Tenth Anniversary Tin Eleventh Anniversary Steel TwelWh Anniversary Fine linen and silk Fourteenth Anniversary Ivory FiWeenth Anniversary Crystal Twen*eth Anniversary China Twenty-FiWh Anniversary Silver/Coral For*eth Anniversary Ruby Forty-FiWh Anniversary Sapphire FiWieth Anniversary Gold FiWy-fiWh Anniversary Emerald Six*eth Anniversary Diamond Seven*eth Anniversary Pla(num

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“New Year Resolution: tolerate friends and family with extreme care even when they burn down your privacy!”

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 16) The New Year promises hope! It's *me to make our New Year's resolu*ons!

How many *mes have we promised ourselves, "this year will be different, this year I will control my drinking."

But for the problem drinker, with the best intentions, it repeatedly doesn’t work out that way. How long is it before our promises are broken - again- and we find ourselves drunk - again? 3 months? 1 month? A week? A day?

We in AA know what it’s like to promise ourselves that this time it will be different – again. We will control our drinking and stop before it’s too late - again. And we know how devastating it is to wake up on the floor, or worse, and not remember how we got there – again.

January can be an uncomfortable time for the person with a drinking problem.

AA can help.

Worldwide, AA has transformed the lives of many millions of people over the 80 years since it was started.

The AA fellowship consists of meetings where members get together and tell what life was like when they were drinking, how they stopped with the aid of AA and, what life is like now.

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 A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

For more information please call 0800 229 6757 or visit AA.org.nz You are welcome to attend an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous at 11 Victoria Road Mount Manganui St Peters Hall every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. There are other meetings every day of the week in Tauranga you can get the details from the AA web site or by ringing 0800 229 6757.

PARTY SAFE Hey it’s party season that means fun times with friends. It’s great to be out having fun BUT party safe!!! Don’t think it can’t happen to you. People do spike drinks … Never leave your drink unattended. Unless you know who is buying your drink get it yourself.

Contacts: Always have emergency numbers with you. Parents, Friends, Emergency no: 111, Taxi numbers. Always let family know where you are and who you are with.

Drink: Don’t drink and drive… make sure you have a sober driver or order a taxi. Don’t get in a car with someone that has been drinking. Make sure you have money in case you need a taxi.

ID: Always carry your ID so in an emergency you can be identified and family contacted if needed. Keep your ID safe.

Mobile Phone: Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged … put your ID detail on your phone, Keep your mobile on you at all times in case you need it.

Drink: Monitor your drink intake. Intoxication puts you in a vulnerable place for danger (disputes, rape, Alcatraz lockup) Don’t make an idiot of yourself that you can’t remember and regret. Carry some morals with you while out having fun. don't scull or mix your drinks.

Groups: You are far more safe by staying in groups or with a friend. Take extra care if out on your own.

Spiking Drinks: Buy your own drink. Don’t leave your drink un-attended!!! Keep your drink in sight at all. times and know who is around you. Don’t share drinks this can be a danger. It could be spiked

(Don’t think it can’t happen to you)

Retail Therapy for a Cause For all your holiday needs, don’t go past the Mount Hospice Shop, open seven days for your shopping convenience at 2 MacDonald Street, Mt Maunganui. We have an ever changing range of furniture for your bach or flat, toys for the beach, puzzles and books for those days out of the sun, and loads of summer clothing. Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm.

Remembrance Service Our annual remembrance service will be held at 7pm on Wednesday 10 February 2016 at Waipuna Hospice. This will include a blessing of the messages from our annual Remembrance Tree appeal. Our sincere thanks to those who supported this appeal, including the many marvellous volunteers.

The Board, staff and volunteers of Waipuna Hospice wish you happiness and health in 2016. We look forward to working with our community as we strive to provide a comprehensive care and support service for our pa*ents and their families.

BE A LITTLE CRAZY … ideas Dress as a chicken and go to KFC ..

Start shouting your eating my babys When somebody says have a good day …

Tell them not to tell you what to do Go to the pet shop and stare at the shop assistant Point at the shop assistant and start yelling I want that one Hide in a clothing rack until someone is passing by Start saying “Pick me pick me pick me” Point into the sky and say there’s a dead bird See how many look up.

Go to the bathroom with chocolate on your hands and reach under the toilet wall and ask for some toilet paper.

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Do you have pain?

I recently met Brock van Leeuwen and decided to give his treatment a try. I have suffered pain for many years from falls, liWing, sprains …. Like many, scep*cal about trying new treatments I made an appointment. No pain inflected or manipula*ons Brock worked on area’s of my body… I leW wondering what this treatment was going to do for me. Within a day the scia*c nerve problem had disappeared. I had, had this problem for 3 years. The only thing I had done different was to go and have a treatment from Brock. AWer a couple weeks s*ll no scia*c problem. I revisited Brock for another treatment where he worked on my painful feet/legs. S*ll not sure about this treatment I was not ready to say the treatment worked… a day or two later aWer 2nd treatment the pain in my feet had gone … It was at this point I realised the treatment works. I have been back for more treatment and now can say I feel good … Before I went to Brock I would spend at least $30-40 on pain relief a fortnight ibuprofen, Nurofen, Panadol, Voltaren and migraine tablets …

I am no longer spending $30-40 on pain relief a fortnight... I am not taking pain relief now ... I feel good. I'm struggling to come to terms that I have a body without the pain. For years I have had osteopath/chiroprac*c treatment which has not rid my problems… I'm so thankful to Brock and I highly recommend if you are in pain with your back, hips, feet, neck or head go and see this man. …. Contacts on page 11 Cindy Foster I rate this service and treatment 10/10

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 17) P.E.T (PATIENTS EMERGENCY TOILETRIES) CHARITABLE TRUST INC provides

WHEN DID YOU CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARM ARE THE BATTERYS FLAT?

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

YOUR SMOKE ALARM COULD SAVE YOUR FAMILYS LIFE SAVE YOUR HOME CONTENTS

DON’T LIVE REGRETING YOU DIDN’T CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARM

Get them Check them NOW

Collection points are: ►TODD GOWER (principal sponsor of the trust) ►EVES REALITY (all offices) ►BAYFAIR CHIROPRACTIC (648 Maunganui Rd)

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►CC’s BAY OF PLENTY COMMUNITY NEWS LETTER (610 Maunganui Rd, Mt Chris Bishell (Principal Trustee) Ph: 575 9066 or 0274300988

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Stranger Danger Tips Always try to stay in sight of other people, don't go down back streets or road If you can remember the car number plate or the colour or make of car.

If a stranger approaches either on foot or in a vehicle, move back from them. Don’t take any lollies or food from them If they attempt to talk to you or ask for help for any reason, don't go to them stay back. Run away as fast as you can, if you are feeling scared Try and remember what the person looks like and what they are wearing. Yell for help as you run and try to stay in sight of other people Tell someone (a teacher, a parent or police officer or any other trusted adult) about what happened immediately.

Always stay alert to who's around if you are out alone or with friends, Always stay in groups If possible. It’s much safer to be in groups. Always look after each other when you are out.

FAMILY VIOLENCE CAN HARM YOUR CHILD FOR LIFE Babies and infants are precious. Everything babies and toddlers experience affects their brains forever. The way you treat your children counts – and it counts long term. Children are not tough. They are not too young to notice. They do not just get over it.

Love care and attention will help children to become happy and stable adults. Shouting, hitting, violence, abuse and ignoring your child have a very bad effect on your baby’s and young child’s brain development. This can cause problems later at school; as teenagers; as adults. Parenting can be tough but one of the most important things you can do is provide a safe home, calm and free from violence for your children. If you get early help the risk of the children suffering long term effects will be less. To get help talk to someone you trust.

A support agency that helps family's.

Jigsaw (child protection agency) 0800 228 737…

Child, youth and family 0508 326 459 Preventing violence in the home helpline 0508 384 357 Plunket your doctor or health worker, women's refuge, citizens advice bureau, Police family violence officer or a good friend It’s never too late to change the life of a child

AFTER SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP

8 sessions

This group seWng is a (me to: Talk with other people who have been bereaved by suicide.

Share and speak freely.

Bring some understanding to individual experiences of grief.

Bring forth expectations that we and others may have that are not helpful in our grief, and how to manage these Acknowledge and share what is helpful.

Re-member your loved one and talk about ways you might like them to con*nue in your life.

Talk about grieving in your own unique way.

Share ways of managing trauma*c responses.

Talk about other things you’d like to that are relevant to losing a loved one to suicide.

On-going support will be offered during and at the comple*on of this series. There will be one pre-group, individual, session with Janet Baird, who is one of the group facilitators. (6-8 per group) Day (me group: When: 8 consecu*ve Wednesdays star*ng February 10 Time 11:30am – 1pm Evening group: When: TBC for 8 consecu*ve weeks Please register your interest. Time 5:30 – 7pm Venue: Grief Support Services, 147 Chadwick Road, Greerton Phone or email for more informa*on or to register.

578 4480 support@griefsupport.org.nz Individual and family counselling also available.

Reporting child abuse Anyone can report suspected child abuse in this country and people who call Child, Youth and Family can ask to remain anonymous. Even if an investigation results in no abuse being found the law will protect you if you disclosed or supplied information in good faith.

Fear of being wrong is the single most common reason people might decide not to act. People feel this way because they might be afraid of: Repercussions - being thought insensitive breaking a confidence - being disloyal.

One of the best ways to overcome this fear is to equip ourselves with good knowledge and to discuss concerns early with an appropriate person.

You can use the Child, Youth and Family freephone – 0508 326 459 – to sound out your concerns.

If you are concerned that a child or young person is being abused, remember that their safety and wellbeing comes first.

When you are reporting a concern, Child, Youth and Family will need to know as much as possible about the situation. Useful details include the name, age and ethnicity of the child or young person, the address where the child or young person can be found, and as much about the abuse or your concerns as possible.

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Yum try these 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 Just a reminder know where the children are when backing your car. They are fast on their feet and can put themselves in danger with out knowing it. Young children are unable to judge and understand what danger is or understand what happens if they run behind a backing car they are usually excited to see someone or go somewhere.

Slice the Avocados into strips ½ cup flour 3 eggs + 2 tablespoons water 1¼ cups bread crumbs 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon chili powder (op*onal) 1 teaspoon salt sauce ⅓ cup mayo ⅓ cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder Preheat oven to 450 and grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. coat avocados in flour. whisk together eggs and water. In a separate bowl whisk together bread crumbs, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt.

Dip flour-coated avocado slices into the egg wash. Next, toss them into the crumb mixture being sure to coat well.

Place coated avocados in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and spray generously with cooking spray. Bake for 10-15 minutes until crispy and browned.

Sauce: blend all sauce ingredients together. (Dips Optional) Serve avocado fries warm with dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Terns are seabirds, they are normally found near the sea, rivers, or wetlands. They lay their eggs on bare ground with li!le or no nest material.

The Tern feed on fish caught by diving from flight, Photographs By C Foster Taken Tauranga

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Changing your Internet provider (ISP).

For various reasons there is a fair amount of competition at the moment between internet providers (ISPs). Some of it is based on what they charge Are you frustrated with trying to use your computer? you per month, and some is technology based (i.e. ADSL vs VDSL vs Do you need help to get you started with the basic’s UltraFast or UFB).

One on one in your home on your computer Generally when you change ISP or plan, you may get a new modem/router (Mount, Tauranga, Papamoa) and a new email address. If you use gmail, hotmail or another one of those Learn how to: Email, Skype, Save Photos, free email addresses, getting a new email address won’t be a problem as you Insert Photos Into A Document, probably didn’t actually use the one from your old ISP. Otherwise you will Work with word documents, need to let everyone know your new email address. The new router means that any wireless WiFi devices such as smartphones, wireless printers & publisher, excel, laptops will need to be reconfigured to connect to the new modem/router. how to make folders Generally this is just a case of looking for the new network name and entering Call me on 021 501 200 the associated password.

I’m available to talk to about any questions you have with changing ISP’s. I have no affiliation with any ISP, apart from the one I currently use, so any How to get ready advice will be neutral. And lastly, if you aren’t sure, talk to someone else Get your family ready. Get your family together to develop and about it. Talk to your trusted computer person. Find out if it is a scam or practice your household emergency plan. Assemble and something legitimate. After all, maybe you have, in fact, found a great deal. maintain an emergency survival kit. Have a getaway kit in case I’m available to talk to about any questions you have. Give me a call you have to leave in a hurry.

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-David (Kings Computers) Don’t forget your pets.

If you have pets or livestock, include them in your emergency planning.

Keep your car ready.

Plan ahead for what you will do if you are in your car when a disaster strikes. In some emergencies you may be stranded in your vehicle for some time. A lood, snow storm or major traf ic accident could make it impossible to proceed. Consider having essential emergency survival items in your car and keep enough fuel in your car.

Assist vulnerable people in your family or community.

If you, a family member or neighbour has a disability or any special requirement that may affect their ability to cope in a disaster, develop a support plan.

For more information visit the BOP Civil Defence website at www.BOPCivilDefence.govt.nz.

Don’t forget important documents, Listen to the radio for up-dates

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Located at 12 Fashion Island Papamoa, Time Set Watchmaker is a family run business dedicated to the repair and restoration of all clocks and watches.

With over 25 years’ experience (including the last 12 years in Auckland), Time Set Watchmaker specialises in on-site repair of all timepieces - from antique Grandfather clocks and pocket watches, to modern, leading brand watches and clocks.

With a convenient on-site workshop, Time Set Watchmaker offers battery, strap and bracelet replacement while you wait, as well as same-day water pressure testing.

With an extensive range of watches, clocks and jewellery for sale, Time Set Watchmaker is currently offering up to 50% off all watches, 30% off jewellery, and 50% off hand-made European art glass - making it the perfect one-stop shop for all your Christmas gift shopping.

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VetCare has held Best Prac(ce Accredita(on since 2006! VetCare is voluntary audited every two years to meet Best Prac*ce Standards. This means your pets are in the best possible care as VetCare invests in Highly qualified staff and equipment when caring for your pets.

VetCare Tauranga is recommended by Veterinary Specialists. VetCare works closely with a range of Veterinary Specialists to ensure your pets receive the best possible treatment op*ons in Tauranga but where necessary, referral to a Specialist can be arranged.

VetCare Veterinarians believe 7 heads are be!er than 1! Our veterinarians believe in using a collabora*ve approach to resolve cases other clinics can’t.

We have over 100 years of collabora(ve Companion Animal Veterinary Experience. The VetCare Team boasts the most experienced Companion Animal Veterinary team in the Bay of Plenty. Each Vet has a complimentary interest area of exper*se they have developed with further study and qualifica*ons

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JAPAN Vancouver - Canada 02nd December 2016 CC’s Community Newsle er were given to many of the cruise boat visitors whom were very happy to receive them to take back to their country. Some were from Germany, England, Sydney, Melbourne and United States