July 2018 magazine

July 2018 … Phone: 021 501 200 —...— Email: ccsbopinfopac@gmail.com

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Emergency Contacts Cruise Boat Dates Baypark Speedway Markets in the Bay Events, Shows, What's On Emergency & Fire Info Safety Info Pet Info/Safety Tips Library Info Jokes and Quotes (Raw Essence) Page 18 And so much More …

Civil Defence Page 20

Clubs list free Page 20

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)

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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

CC’s JULY HOROSCOPES Aries 21 March –19 April

Sunday 27th June 2018 Full Moon Friday 06th July 2018 Last Quarter Thursday 12th July 2018 New Moon

Thursday 19th July 2018 First Quarter

Friday 27th July 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

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Be on the look out for opportunities that you could benefit by. Keep your eyes and ears open and don’t be afraid to ask for help and advice on matters you are unsure of. Listen learn and tread carefully.

Taurus 20 April - 20 May Things have taken another turn for you, it’s just another change and things will all turn out for the better soon. Just be patient and focussed you are on the right track.

Gemini 21 June - 20 July Work seems to be ticking along with not too many problems. It’s ok to take some time out for you, but don’t let things get behind and find yourself having to work to catch up.

Cancer 21 June - 22 July A few personal issues seem to be lurking around that need some attention to put things in place.. Take some time out and think wisely and also remember not everyone thinks the same.

Leo 23 July - 22 August Love is in the air for some Leo’s, enjoy new friendships and take time with new relationships, Don’t be in a rush, enjoy getting to know that new person in your life.

Virgo 23 August– 22 September You may find yourself feeling under the weather, it could be that you need to take some vitamins to help you with the busy life style you keep. Look after yourself.

Libra 23 September - 22 October Good things are favourable for you but you must be patient and not rush at things or you run the chance of making wrong decisions. This is a good time for you to get away from the every day to day things. Give yourself time to refresh, refocus and rethink things.

Scorpio 23 October - 21 November You have a strong desire for changes and new experiences. Career change seems to be a priority. Its time to push on with your dreams and make the changes. You will wonder why you didn't do it sooner.

Sagittarius 22 November - 21 December You may not be feeling in top form, this maybe just the winter blues.

Some good advice from a friend or family member may help you sort through this dilemma.

Capricorn 22 December - 19 January Your enthusiasm and confidence is not at its best at the moment. It’s ok to put things aside until you get back in the swing of things. Take some quite time to think and get things into perspective.

Aquarius 20 January - 18 February This is a good time for you to re-evaluate your finances. You need to put plans together to secure your future goals. Think wisely, maybe some good advice from a friend could help steer you in the right direction Pisces 19 February - 20 March You have a goal to meet, but you have to remember that things take time to achieve. patience is required to get to your desired goal. Just stay on track it won’t be long.

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 winter is here, We are now starting to feel the cooler nights. The coughs and colds are starting to make a few unwell. Keep yourselves wrapped up and warm and stay home until you have got rid of the bugs. Hygiene habits are important to help stop the spread of germs. Use tissues and dispose of them correctly and w ash your hands.

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.

Day/Date High

Cindy, CC’s BOP InfoPac Phone: 021 501 200

Winter is a good time to wrap up by the tv and chill out, but should you have to be out on the roads take it easy and drive to the conditions of the road and weather. There has been far too many accidents involving multiple deaths causing many family and friends grief. Please be considerate to others on the road.

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Advertising … will be at an awesome rate now we are online so please if you are looking to advertise we welcome you aboard. We will be able to run your ad at random times as well as in the Magazine. Join me and get your business in the Bay of Plenty InfoPac. We welcome clubs, non profit organizations/clubs and organizations offering help to people in need. If you have anything you want to share with the community please Please remember to LIKE and SHARE and FOLLOW CC’s BOP InfoPac Magazine with your friends and contacts on Facebook

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

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Don’t leave your dog in the car, Hot cars cause your dog to over heat and stress

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

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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

43 Alach Street, Greerton PO Box 2087 Tauranga Phone 07 578 0245

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

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

First Anniversary Cotton ♂ male ♀ female Second Anniversary Paper ⚦ transgender, transsexual, alchemical Third Anniversary Leather symbol for iron or crocus of iron Fourth Anniversary Fruit & Flower ⚲ neuter, eunuch Fifth Anniversary Wood ⚪ asexuality; genderless; betrothed.

Sixth Anniversary Sugar (⚨ ⚩ alchemical symbol for iron) Seventh Anniversary Wool Sex Relations Signs Eighth Anniversary Pottery ⚤ heterosexual Ninth Anniversary Willow ⚢ lesbian, female homosexuality Tenth Anniversary Tin ⚣ gay, male homosexuality Eleventh Anniversary Steel Twelfth Anniversary Fine linen & silk ⚥ bisexuality ⚧ transgender sexuality, hermaphrodite Fourteenth Anniversary Ivory (in entomology).

Fifteenth Anniversary Crystal two men holding hands Twentieth Anniversary China two women holding hands Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Silver/Coral Fortieth Anniversary Ruby Marriage Status Signs Forty-Fifth Anniversary Sapphire ⚭ Married ⚮ Divorced ⚯ Separated

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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

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

Computer Short Cuts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PHONETIC ALPHABET

Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta Echo Foxtrot Golf Hotel India Juliet Kilo Lima Mike November Oscar Pappa Quebec Romeo Sierra Tango Uniform Victor Whisky X-ray Yankee Zulu

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Pauls recommendations this month In Grain of Sand, Gary Greenberg has illustrated up close something we take for granted – grains of sand.

The stuff that gets everywhere is microscopically different all over the world, from Japan to Hawaii, Greece to the Sahara. A visually gemlike feast.

The Tide: In keeping with the beach theme, The Tide is a book about the most powerful force on Earth – oceanic tides. Hugh Aldersey-Williams presents a sweeping, first rate account of the subject, weaving together science, history, literature and folklore.

A Darracq Called Genevieve is a unique book of the famous car that spent some time in New Zealand. The veteran car has been restored and has a history as fascinating as any movie star. The 1953 movie broke records at the box office, and the car has survived the rigors of time, writes Rodney Laredo.

See you soon!

Paul Cuming | Collections Librarian, Tauranga City Libraries www.tauranga.govt.nz Councilwww.tauranga.govt.nz

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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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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Violence

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.

“Good Grief”

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

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 .

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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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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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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Always ask the owner first before you pat an animal you don't know.

Subscribe to Emergency Alerts - Civil Defence bopcivildefence.govt.nz/emergency-status/subscribe/ Most earthquake-related injuries and deaths result from falling debris, flying glass and collapsing structures such as buildings and bridges. Earthquakes can also trigger landslides, avalanches, flash floods, fires and tsunami.

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The subtle signs of arthritis Our pets are more likely to feel the effects of arthritis during the colder weather so now is the best time for an arthritis check with us. Most of the signs of arthritis are subtle and you may not even realise your pet is in pain.

Arthritis is caused by the loss of the smooth cartilage that covers the bones at the end of a joint. This cartilage usually helps joints move freely and comfortably but over time, the ends of the bones become exposed and rub together.

Your pet may not necessarily have a limp and won't yelp or cry out in pain.

Watch out for the more subtle signs: Dogs: Trouble jumping up on to furniture or in to the boot of the car Stiff and sore especially in the morning or after lying down Sleeping more and lying around for longer periods of time Changes in behaviour such as being more grumpy than usual Muscle loss along the spine and down the legs Cats Hesitant to jump down from your lap or from furniture Land in a heap when jumping down Reluctant to climb Reduced grooming leading to a poorly kept coat and matted fur Don’t be tempted to put these changes down to 'just getting old' as your pet may be in significant pain. Arrange a check up with us so we can examine your pet thoroughly.

To help your arthritic pet live a comfortable life there are a few things you can do at home: Our number one tip is to keep your pet’s weight in a healthy range to reduce the load on the joint.

If your pet is carrying even just 10% more bodyweight than is ideal they can really suffer, as can their joints. Ask us for the best diet recommendation for your pet. Other things you can do at home: Provide a dry and comfortable bed with plenty of padding Heated beds are a good idea for winter Use a portable ramp to help your dog get in and out of the car Provide an additional piece of furniture so your cat doesn't have to jump so high to reach his favourite spot Continue to exercise your pet in moderation; gentle daily walks for dogs help keep the joints moving and muscles active

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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.

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DO NOT leave heaters unattended and always unplug heaters when not in use.

Keep flammable materials away from the heater.

DO NOT plug any other electrical device into the same outlet as your heater. This could result in overheating.

Keep heaters away from children and do not place in a child’s room without supervision. Watch when children are wearing nightgowns or other loose clothing that can be easily ignited DO NOT use a heater with a damaged cord Inspect the heater and cords from time to time.

DO NOT use in damp or wet areas. Avoid using electric space heaters in bathrooms or other areas where they may come in contact with water.

DO NOT block heater’s air intake Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least three feet from the front of the heater Plug the heater directly into an outlet. Attaching an extension cord to the unit increases the chance of overheating, fires, and electrical shock injuries DO NOT use your heater with extension cords. Overheating of extension cord could result in a fire.

Do not touch the heater if you are wet or have wet hands, as this increases the risk of electrical shock.

Shut off and unplug the heater when leaving it unattended. . Do this when you go to sleep as well Opt for heaters with tip-over and overheat protection. Today's portable heater models include a variety of safety features that help take some of the worry out of operation.

Fireplace Tips Do not use flammable liquids to start or accelerate any fire.

Don't use excessive amounts of paper to build roaring fires in fireplaces. It is possible to ignite creosote in the chimney by overbuilding the fire.

Never burn charcoal indoors. Burning charcoal can give off lethal amounts of carbon monoxide.

Keep flammable materials away from your fireplace. A spark from the fireplace could easily ignite these materials.

Before you go to sleep, be sure your fireplace fire is out. NEVER close your damper with hot ashes in the fireplace. A closed damper will help the fire to heat up again and will force toxic carbon monoxide into the house.

Use safety guard screens to prevent children getting too close Never discard hot ashes inside or near the home. Place them in a metal container outside and well away from the house.

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Roads N People New Zealand's road toll this year is absolutely shameful, Many of the crashes and deaths are from individual drivers making stupid decisions while driving.

Speed, Mobile Phones, Alcohol/drugs, Driving when tired No it’s not the cars or roads that are dangerous ...it’s the people (Common Basic Facts) Why is it when drivers see another wanting to move lanes they speed up to cut them out just to be first or in front, I can’t work this out is it “I have more important places to be than you?, I don't care about anyone else on the road?, or I just wana P… you off cause I'm not happy? Come on drivers grow up and get responsible with a bit of care for others.

(It’s not “all about me .com”) Changing lanes with no signals “ah wot” where did you get your licence? If you want to change lane or turn use that thing called an indicator. Show respect to other drivers so they know what your intentions are. Don’t assume people will know what you are thinking or doing.

Headlights Why do drivers at night wait till they hit you with their lights on full? We all know driving at night our vision becomes limited. If you blind an oncoming driver with your high beams, he might not be able to judge where you are and crash into you. Poorly aimed headlights can also be dangerous. If oncoming drivers are flashing their lights at you and you don't know why, first make sure your headlights are on, and then check that the high beams are off, or maybe you need your mechanic to check the alignment of your headlights. It takes five minutes, and it's a thoughtful gesture to future oncoming drivers. Don't Be a Jerk: we all know and understand that high beams are a danger when aimed at oncoming traffic or at the person travelling in front of you..

Travelling too close this is a Biggy! I know gas is dear but climbing into the boot of the car in front of you is not a good idea. Drivers what's the rule ah?

Leave enough room in front so you can stop… if need be. I just hate it when drivers are trying to kiss my rear to push me to go faster… back off and use ya nut… again think of others on the road they want to get home safe to their family (If you are a slower driver let faster traffic pass you when you can and it’s safe to do so) ...cause you can equally be a pain in the butt to others travelling if you don't.. Again respect and courtesy Speed slow down!!! “SPEED KILLS” why would one think they are the only one that has to get somewhere don't you care if you kill or hurt another family member?… think about it, could you really live with it?. I know I couldn't. I think it’s time kiwi’s pulled their finger out and showed better driving skills… don't you?.

Children in Separating Families Every one in a family separation feels a sense of personal loss. The feelings of loss and grief are common to all the family’s members.

Adults tend to have a hard job dealing with loss and grief. However, children have less of what it takes to handle grief and loss! Imagine the confusion, the questions and the uncertainty experienced by a much younger person. “What to do when Mum and Dad separate?” The answer is simple. What needs to be done does not really depend on ‘who’ has the children.

Here’s the right approach for separating and separated parents: Look after yourselves, be civil, so that you can be in the best possible place to be both mindful of your children’s needs in a time of loss, and to look after them as they figure out “where to from here!”

Family Works Northern at the Hillier Centre Ph 5759709

When it's a leap year?

A leap year is a year with 366 days instead of 365, every 4 years in February one extra day is added.

This is done because one year doesn't contain 365 days but 365.25 days.

By adding once in the 4 years one extra additional day this problem is solved.

Every year divisible by 4 is a leap year.

2016 29 February 2020 29 February 2024 29 February 2028 29 February 2032 29 February 2036 29 February 2040 29 February

Does the Helmet Fit? The helmet needs to sit squarely on the head, with the front of the helmet low on the brow, protecting the forehead.

Side straps should be fastened securely just below and forward of the ears. There should be no slack in the system when the chin strap is fastened. If a helmet is worn too loosely, it slides back (exposing the forehead) or falls off in a crash.

Check your helmet position and fit by looking in a mirror. Gently rotate the helmet on your head, front to back, and side to side, noticing the skin in your brow area. If the fit is comfortable, and the skin moves with the helmet, you have a proper fit.

If not, your helmet is too loose – try the adjustment steps again.

When in doubt about your family’s helmets, visit your local, reputable bicycle shop. Experts there can assist you with fitting or, when necessary, direct you to a new helmet. If your old helmet cannot maintain its fit, it should be replaced.

Parents: Wear Your Helmets Too! When parents wear their helmets when out riding it can set a powerful example about safety to wear helmets when out on the bike.

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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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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/

You Can Say No … And Mean It! In today’s society, there is some confusion about what we’re entitled to or what we deserve. Concern about what we are teaching our children for the future. Are we teaching them how to be grateful and work hard for what they want or are we making life too easy for them?

Our children observe our demands and the things we think we are entitled to. They hear our tone of voice when talking and making those demands.

They hear the manor of how we speak to others in authority. They hear the news of all the problems and dramas of the world and the crime of people not caring or showing respect to others just to get what they want. Should children really hear or see this?

The example society is setting for our future is that they are entitled to get everything they want. In a healthy world no one is entitled to get everything they want?

I often hear children complaining to their parents. “That’s not fair!” “I want this!” “You promised!” Don’t feel guilty for being the parent that says no. As parents, we owe them our unconditional love, respect, and endless forgiveness. They deserve a place to call home, clothing, food to keep them healthy, and an education that will help them later in life. We do not need to feel guilty saying, “NO” to our children!

Just because your child shows good behaviour it does not entitle them to treats and rewards. It is expected that children behave at home, in public or when out shopping. Many times I see parents pleading and compromising and giving into bad behaviour from their children because it is easier than taking a stand and teaching them right from wrong. WHY? You are teaching them to misbehave and disrespect you and others to get what they want. This only makes them an undesirable child to others.

There is nothing worse trying to do your shopping with preforming spoilt children protesting and misbehaving because they want sweets/toys/ phones or maybe they want to go out. Children need to be taught respect, in life they need to work and earn the money for their wants, so they understand the expense of their desires. If they are bought up on handouts they will never respect or look after their belongings as they have never had to work for it.

There will be no value attached to their property they own. It’s up to the parents to stand firm and correct this behaviour making their child learn they cannot have everything they want.

Cabbage rolls with rice and mince filling INGREDIENTS 8 large green cabbage leaves 500g pork and veal mince (see Notes) 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 cup SunRice Medium Grain white rice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 410g can tomato puree 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Extra fresh basil leaves, to serve Salt, to season METHOD Step 1 Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil over high heat.

Cook cabbage leaves, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes or until bright green. Drain on a tray lined with paper towel. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 2 Combine mince, garlic, onion, dill, parsley, paprika and rice in a bowl. Season well with salt and pepper.

Step 3 Cut about 4cm of the thick vein from each cabbage leaf. Place 1 leaf on a flat surface. Spoon 2 heaped tablespoons of mince mixture along the base of leaf. Roll up cabbage leaf, folding in sides, to enclose filling. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.

Step 4 Heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat (see notes). Place cabbage rolls in pan, in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour over combined tomato purée, 1/3 cup cold water and basil. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low.

Cover. Simmer for 45 minutes or until mince is cooked through and rice is tender. Serve sprinkled with extra basil.

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TXT DRIVING DON’T TXT WHEN DRIVING!!!

DRINK DRIVING We have all been warned about drink driving.

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

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 Have your parties enjoy your friends and celebrate holidays but use your themselves and others in by driving with eyes off the road. 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 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 of licence or living with the fact you have injured or killed another person. can’t happen to you… think again.

DON’T BE A BLOODY IDIOT!

Remember if you kill another person or yourself you

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!

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

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Check your tyre pressures.

Check on a regular basis: It is dangerous to run on tyres with different air pressures.

Your tyres will last longer if you look after them Always check your tyres cold: This gives you a true reading of what air is in them.

Avoid mixing tyres: Mixing tyres can prove to be dangerous in the case of needing to apply your brakes in a hurry.

Check your tyres for damage: Before you leave on your trip check to see that your tyres don’t have bulges, flats and have the right pressure in them.

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

Power cuts 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).

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)

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Friday & Saturday evenings: Full Buffet meal or reduced A La Cart’e menu Sunday evenings we serve the ever popular Carvery Bookings advised JULY ENTERTAINMENT Sunday

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Friday 06 Lip Service Saturday 07 Stage Talk Sunday 08 Those Black Brothers (4.30pm to 7.30pm) Friday 13 Che Orton Saturday 14 Garry Lee Sunday 15 Back Porch (4.30pm-7.30pm) Friday 20 Tony Wellington Saturday 21 Ray Solomon & Ollie Sunday 22 Helen Riley (4.30pm to 7.30pm) Friday 27 Coopers Run Saturday 28 Angel 99 & Kass Sunday 29 Cleverwood (4.30pm to 7.30pm) Country Music Concert 2.00pm to 4.00pm

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BOOKS: Do you have any recent books 'post 2000' that you wish to donate to our library? Please drop of at the main office.

LINE DANCING is back on every Saturday!

Come join the Mt RSA Line Dancers Every Saturday 10.30 am to 12.30pm (Please use Dee Street Entrance) Classes $3.00 Heather Coleman Ph 027 4876 332

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Parents are at their wits end Some time ago I worked with parents of a young person who has been out of control. He didn't want to be at home and is sleeping or staying where ever he can scam a bed and some food, as well as others things I’m sure. His parents are at their wits end about what to do.

Some of his family adopt a laissez faire approach, that is let him go where ever he wants. However over time he had come to the notice of both the community and the police. The parents asked me for help and I warned them they won’t like my suggestions, and they didn’t, which didn’t surprise me at all. They demanded a boot camp, they demanded rehab, basically they demanded a service to come and take him away and return him when he was ‘fixed’. I found them a price for rehab, they realised that the addiction wasn’t that bad…..I suspect the price helped them get to the conclusion! I showed the research that said any boot camp works better when the parents go too. Mother had an ‘attack of the vapours’ and needed a lie down.

So once we got the demands out of the way I offered to support them to fix this situation. They tried one more time in going to get a second opinion. I didn’t see them again. Recently I read his name in the local paper, he was being sent to jail, he is 19. I wondered how many more ‘attacks of the vapours’ mother had between seeking a second opinion and his arrest. I wonder if his parents had covered for him along the way. I wonder lots of things… What would have happened if the parents had taken a stand and got tough on this young man? I wonder if his parents are still ‘mates’. Somewhere along the road over the past 30 years parents have become mates rather then parents. I wonder if mates hold the jail door open for each other, because his parents probably did. Recently I saw a 15 year old gangster wanabe, bragging to me about how many cars he’s pinched, and how many drugs he had. This time the parents took a stand, got tough, showed him what they were going to do and where they were going to send him, and then negotiated a change in his behaviour. I spoke with him about 10 days into his ‘new life’, the changes were remarkable.

Parents are parents, not mates. Usually over the teenage journey parents go from 100% protective and organizing everything to being completely hands off and this process is at the young persons pace, not the parent’s. We sometimes used to joke about working parents putting pressure on kids to be toilet trained, so they can go back to work, and making anal retentive kids along the way. I wonder if we now have parents who want to have their kids off their hands and have them independent, so the parents can get on with their life?

I’m always wondering.

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 :) This months yummy raw treat is a creamy chocolate cake made with avocados! One of my favourites.

Raw Chocolate Cake Ingredients: Base: 1/4 cup goji berries 1/2 cup raw pistachio nuts 3/4 cup chopped dried dates Filling: 3 ripe avocados 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 3/4 cup raw cacao powder

1/2 cup raw macadamia nuts 1/2 cup raw almonds 1 tsp coconut oil 1/2 cup coconut cream 2 tsp vanilla bean paste

Put all the base ingredients into a food process and pulse until resembles a crumb like mixture and sticks well together. Pour into a spring-form cake tin lined with baking paper. Press down with your fingers and then pop in the freezer to set.

Put all the filling ingredients into the food processor and blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides with a spatula. Pour the chocolate mixture on the base and top with roughly chopped goji berries and pistachio nuts. Enjoy :)

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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

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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.