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Mount Maunganui Main Beach Surf Life Saving Competitions

Real Estate Property For Sale Community Information Mount Maunganui Services Walks

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Every week Top Quality Live Entertainment Fri/Sat/Sun

Opening Hours Mon - Sun 10am to 8.30 Monday & Tuesday Family nights with $22 buffet selection under 5’s dining free with an adult and children 5 and over pay their age.

Carvery buffet is available Sunday to Thursday, full buffet on Friday & Saturday and we have an a la carte menu running in conjunction with the buffet menu.

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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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Mark Taipari Tribute to Joe Pirere Hosted by Chris Gunn The Black Brothers (4.30pm to 7.30pm Gerry Lee 2 of Hearts Big John (4.30pm to 7.30pm) Che Orton The 70s Show Terry Jenson Duo (4.30pm to 7.30pm) Tony Wellington Back Porch Tauranga Big Band (4.30pm to 7.30pm) Country Club (2.00pm t0 4.00pm) Coopers Run

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Emergency Info 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 787 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 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

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

* 555 111

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Hello Everyone … Editor’s Blurb Well kids finally back to school and holidays over, can we say we all back to normal? What ever normal is. A trying time with uniforms, books, and school fees Revamping, improving, up-dating and name change to the CC’s BOP Community News Letter - CC’s News Letter to

Bay of Plenty InfoPac In the future issues Bay of Plenty Infopac will be under continual change bringing new reading and information to the public and will continue to be free. I invite our readers to forward any ideas that you would like to see in the new transformed Bay of Plenty InfoPac Feed back is important to help with improvements so please email me your thoughts.

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Email: cindysccsnewsletter@gmail.com 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 Epilepsy New Zealand’s professionally trained staff provide free information and support for; · People living with epilepsy and their family/whanau · The general community – seminars and staff training available Please contact the Educator.

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.

Nearly half of all homicides in New Zealand are related to family violence.

Give good clear Information and stay on the line Emergency Services Call 111

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

07 577 0010 07 579 8000

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

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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.

Christine Sligo Epilepsy Educator Epilepsy Association of New Zealand Inc Chadwick House, 250 Chadwick Rd, Tauranga.3112 Phone: (07)579 6091 Email: westernbop@epilepsy.co.nz| Website: www.epilepsy.org.nz Help Line: 0800 EPILEPSY (374 537) Epilepsy is easier to live with when you understand it.

WAVE (Women Against Violence Education) All people in Aotearoa have the right to live violence-free, but for many women in relationships this right is denied. The WAVE programme involves weekly 2.5 hour group sessions for a period of 8 weeks, which provides women with a supportive and understanding environment in which to share their experiences. It also provides a forum for women to learn about all forms of domestic violence and their impacts and about the positive action women can take to improve their situation. It is a Family Court approved programme Family Works on 07 575 9709 9 February – 30 March 4 May – 22 June Time: 9.30am– 12.00pm (Noon)

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Handy Info Moon Phases Sunday 05th March 2017 First Quarter Sunday 12th March 2017 Full Moon Monday 20th March 2017 Last Quarter Monday 27th March 2017 New Moon

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

Public Holidays/Other 2017

School Term Dates 2017 Primary, Intermediate Secondary

New Years Day: 1st Sunday January New Years Day: Observed 2nd Monday January New Years Day: Day After NY 3rd Tuesday January Term1 Waitangi Day: Monday 6th February 2017 Autumn 01st March 2017 Monday 30 January 2017 St Patrick Day 17th March (Not a Holiday) 2017 And Tuesday 7 February Thursday 13th April 2017 Daylight Saving Ends 02nd April 2017 Good Friday: Friday 14th April 2017 Term 2 Easter Day Sunday 16th April 2017 Monday 01st May Easter Monday: Monday 17th April 2017 Friday 07th July 2017 Anzac Day: Tuesday 25th April 2017 Mothers Day 14th May (Not a Holiday) 2017 Term 3 Winter 01st June 2017 Monday 24th July 2017 Queens Birthday: Monday 05th June 2017 Friday 29th September 2017 Shortest Day 21st June 2017 4th Term Spring 01st September 2017 Daylight Saving Starts 24th September 2017 Monday 16th October 2017 20th December 2017 Labour Day: Monday 23rd October 2017 Summer 01st December 2017 Secondary & Composite Longest Day 22nd December 2017 Wednesday Christmas Day: Monday 25th December 2017 14th December 2017 Boxing Day: Tuesday 26th December 2017

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

MONTHS OF THE YEAR

Wedding Anniversaries

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

1st Paper 2nd Cotton 3rd Leather 4th Flowers 5th Wood 6th Sweets 7th Copper 8th Bronze 9th Pottery 10th Tin 11th Steel 12th Silk

13th Lace 14th Ivory 15th Crystal 20th China 25th Silver 30th Pearl 35th Coral 40th Ruby 45th Sapphire 50th Gold 55th Emerald 60th/75th Diamond

Gender Signs

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

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

Fortieth Anniversary Ruby two men holding hands Forty-Fifth Anniversary Sapphire two women holding hands Fiftieth Anniversary Gold Fifty-fifth Anniversary Emerald Marriage Status Signs Sixtieth Anniversary Diamond ⚭ Married ⚮ Divorced ⚯ Separated Seventieth Anniversary Platinum

Size Width x Height (mm)

Size Width x Height (in)

A4 A3 A2 A1

A4 A3 A2 A1

8.3 x 11.7 in 11.7 x 16.5 in 16.5 x 23.4 in 23.4 x 33.1 in

Daylight Saving Daylight Saving Starts 25th September 2016 Daylight Saving Ends 02nd April 2017 Daylight Saving Starts 24th September 2017

Anniversaries / Symbols

Table of Paper Sizes 210 x 297 mm 297 x 420 mm 420 x 594 mm 594 x 841 mm

SEASONS

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

Challenges of Adoption Growing up as an adoptee can be very challenging. I was told that I was a special child who had been chosen. But I felt like I was not wanted and that there was something wrong with me. I felt like something really bad had happened to me but I couldn’t remember the event. I felt a bit alien and struggled to make friends and connect with people. I experienced lots of anxiety and depression. I grew up feeling like everyone else had the rule book to make some sense of life and I did not have that book.

In my late teens I searched and found my biological family. This was healing but also opened a Pandora’s Box of feelings. Trying to now manage relationship with biological and adoptive families became a nightmare. I have found much peace in sharing stories and experience with other Adoptees. My self and other Adoptees have started a support group here in Tauranga.

We meet every second Thursday 6pm at the Oystercatcher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way Bayfair.

Meetings 2nd, 16th, 30th March then 13th, 27th April.

Contact Scott 0275656459

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At your library now…

Library Challenge - Three to Read in Three Weeks!

Libraries are maintaining their popularity by buying books people want to read!

Here’s three you may not have come across: The Glass Universe is Dava Sobel’s latest interstellar bestseller. The story revolves around a group of women who became professors of astronomy, and other pioneering roles in astronomical circles, well before they could vote.

Azamara Journey

ISS McKAY

05 March 2017

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08 March 2017

09:15

17:45

Noordam

ISS McKAY

09 March 2017

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Golden Princess Aurora Dawn Princess Bremen Radiance Of The Seas Golden Princess Noordam Emerald Princess Noordam

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06:15 07:15 07:15 00:15 07:15 05:30 07:15 08:00 07:15

18:00 20:00 19:00 18:00 18:30 17:00 19:00 19:30 19:00

Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher is the Carnegie Medal-winning book from Timothy Egan, who tells of Edward Curtis, a pioneering photographer.

Curtis gave his old life up in 1900 to depict the fast-disappearing way of life of the Indians of North America. The result is the most definitive archive in existence, and now the story that goes along with it.

Get your literary fix with these or the other 83,701 non-fiction books the Tauranga City Libraries offer.

ISS McKAY

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Spirit of Enderby

Heritage Expeditions

01 April 2017

09:30

16:00

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

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

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

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The one stop for your grooms wedding attire Custom made suits and shirts Suits and shirts to purchase Full hire service available with stock in store

Frank Casey Suits 89 Grey Street, Tauranga Phone: 5782888 Facebook/ frankcaseytauranga

Rabbits and Possums in New Zealand is the latest book from Southland Museum’s enigmatic Lloyd Esler. Lloyd’s full-on survey and heavily photographed book sheds light on the untold story of the rabbit in New Zealand. His dark humour also makes a welcome appearance.

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

The Mobile Library

The Mobile Library visits 43 stops on a fortnightly cycle. There are over 3,500 items to choose from The Mobile Library will bring any item from the Catalogue to your stop, for a Hold fee of $1 for an Adult, or 50c for Child or Teen.

Mobile Library Timetable March 2017

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You have lost a parent – where to start!

A person’s daily possessions form a kind of exoskeleton, and the act of disposing of them is another stage of mourning and letting go. Never does this become more apparent than when dealing with the lifetime of possessions accrued by a loved one, which their nearest and dearest must somehow deal with once they have died.

The secret of dealing with the emotional attachment that clings to material objects is all in the timing. At one end of the spectrum is the person who can let nothing go. At the other end is someone who can select just a few objects to embody the person they have lost.

Nothing prepares you for the emotional force of the things people leave behind when they die. It’s nothing to do with monetary value. You can be expected to value your mother’s engagement ring but who knew you’d be paralysed by some old kitchen spoons or your father’s broken tool box? It’s funny to think we live on in a favourite mug or a sewing box, but we do.

Many are simply overwhelmed by the task; to part with a loved one’s material possessions feels like a secondary loss. But when the right amount of time has passed it no longer feels like a betrayal. Letting go is the right thing to do, even if it causes an emotional wrench. We value storage, but we can’t keep everything. Nor should we.

There is a very practical process to go through when you find yourself clearing a loved one’s house after their death but the emotional process is different and can take years. I’ve seen friends incapable of clearing and selling a property. I’ve seen the contents of a parent’s house cramming a daughter’s dining room to the ceiling. If you have storage space you can defer decisions but you might simply be passing them on to your own children.

Do not feel guilty about discarding or donating things. The important things to keep are your memories.

The rest of the “stuff” served your loved one well, and it is not your responsibility to keep it forever and ever. Your loved one filled his or her home with objects that were pretty or useful to him or her. If they are not pretty or useful to you, donate them without guilt.

This may be the most emotional aspect of cleaning out the house. Experts say it hastens the process if you seek assistance from an independent person who can help you make decisions with empathy and who work with you through the process and decision-making.

Blog by Margaret Engelander, a Senior Move Manager from Over & Above Moving Margaret Engelander a Professional Organiser from Over & Above Moving based in Tauranga.

Road Safety: Is your Speed Safe?

The single biggest road safety issue in New Zealand today is speed – drivers travelling too fast for the conditions.

Speed affects all crashes. It can be a factor in causing them and it has a direct effect on the damage done in a crash. It’s a no brainer – the faster you go the bigger the mess. It is clear from the crash statistics that many people underestimate how changing conditions such as higher traffic volumes and wet weather, can increase road risk. In 2014, speeding was a contributing factor in 78 fatal crashes, 357 serious injury crashes and 995 minor injury crashes.

Driving safely within speed limits Many drivers aren’t aware that they can be travelling at the speed limit and still be driving unsafely. The speed limit is the maximum legal speed that you can travel at on a road in perfect conditions. However, road conditions are rarely perfect. As a safe driver, you’ll have to look out for changes in traffic, road and weather conditions, and reduce your speed accordingly.

Adjust your speed to the conditions Traffic conditions Traffic conditions that you might need to reduce your speed for include: high volumes of traffic on the road pedestrians, joggers and cyclists holiday times when there are lots of visitors on the road parked cars.

Road conditions Road conditions you should reduce your speed for include: bumpy or narrow areas on the road wet, icy or gravel road surfaces signs warning of hazards such as sharp curves or a slippery surface.

Weather conditions Weather conditions you should reduce your speed for include: rain, snow and ice, wind, fog, bright sunlight.

SLOW DOWN

How does speed affect road safety?

The faster you drive, the more likely you are to crash. As your speed increases the distance you need in order to stop increases there is a greater probability that you will be going too fast if you meet an unexpected change in road conditions there is a greater chance that other road users will misjudge how fast you are travelling.

The severity of injuries resulting from a crash is directly related to the impact speed of the vehicle – whether or not speeding was a factor in the crash.

What happens when a speeding vehicle crashes?

When a vehicle crashes, it undergoes a rapid change of speed. However, the occupants keep moving at the vehicle’s previous speed until they are stopped – either by hitting an object or by being restrained by a safety belt or airbag.

Human bodies are not designed to be hurled against objects at speed, and the faster the speed, the more severe the injuries.

Risks to pedestrians If a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, the severity of their injuries is related to the impact speed. The probability of death for a pedestrian rises steeply from 10% at an impact speed of 30km/h to 70% at 50km/h.

The risks for vulnerable pedestrians, such as the elderly and young children, are higher.

So you can help police by keeping your speeds down this summer and making our road safer for everyone.

Senior Sergeant Ian Campion Officer in Charge: Road Policing Team | Western Bay of Plenty | New Zealand Police

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For each petal on the shamrock This brings a wish your way Good health, good luck, and happiness For today and every day. ~Author Unknown

May your blessings outnumber The shamrocks that grow, And may trouble avoid you Wherever you go. ~Irish Blessing

May the Irish hills caress you.

May her lakes and rivers bless you.

May the luck of the Irish enfold you.

May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. ~Irish Blessing

Never iron a four-leaf clover, because you don't want to press your luck. ~Author Unknown When Irish eyes are smiling, sure 'tis like a morn in spring.

In the lilt of Irish laughter you can hear the angels sing, When Irish hearts are happy all the world seems bright and gay, And when Irish eyes are smiling, sure, they steal your heart away. ~Chauncey Olcott and George Graff, Jr. (lyrics), Ernest R. Ball (music)

A best friend is like a four leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have. ~Author Unknown

What do you get if you cross poison ivy with a four leaf clover?

A rash of good luck!

Why can't you borrow money from a leprechaun?

Because they are always a little short!

Paddy the electrician has been sacked by the prison service for refusing to fix the electric chair.

Paddy replied “in my opinion it’s a fu*-king death trap” Paddy goes into a bar and orders seven shots of tequila and one Guinness.

The barman lines up shots and goes to get the Guinness.

When he comes back with the pint, all seven shots are gone.

The barman says: “Wow! You sure drank those fast.”

Paddy explains: "You would drink fast too if you had what I have.”

The barman asks: “What do you have?”

The guy reaches into his pocket and says: “Fifty cents!”

Two Irishmen were working in the public works department.

One would dig a hole and the other would follow behind him and fill the hole in.

After a while, one amazed onlooker said: "Why do you dig a hole, only to have your partner follow behind and fill it up again?"

The hole digger wiped his brow and sighed, "Well, I suppose it probably looks odd because we're normally a three-person team.

But today the lad who plants the trees called in sick."

Mick and Paddy are walking along when Mick falls down a manhole.

Paddy shouts down: "What shall I do?"

Mick barks back: "Call me an ambulance!"

Paddy then jumps up and down screaming: "Mick is an ambulance, Mick is an ambulance."

MOBILE PHONES …

TXT DRIVING DON’T TXT WHEN DRIVING!!!

Why Are People Still Texting and Driving???

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

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

Sooner or later you will be a victim … just what the damage will be … death of someone else … a child or a mother or father? Or maybe you taking your last breath … hopefully you got to finish your txt message? Don’t be an idiot have respect for others on the road.

DRINK DRIVING We have all been warned about drink driving.

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

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

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

Remember if you kill another person or yourself you HURT & WRECK so many people’s lives.

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

Will you be able to live with what you have done?

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 or ring for further info, Anne on 07 572 5522 or 021 08295766 or Bren on 0272 560774

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Walking the 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.

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

Mauao. (Caught by the morning sun) … Mauao is known as the Mount by the locals. (232m high)

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 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.

The Base Of Mauao is beautiful whatever the weather or time of year with beautiful scenery with seats along the way to sit 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 step 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.

CC’s News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 … Email: cindysccsnewsletter@gmail.com Mount Maunganui Main beach with its beautiful white sand is one of the most popular places for bathing under the sun. Surfers and boogie board riders 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 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.

It has a board walk which you can walk from Mount Pilot Bay wharf to the Mauao. The evening sights are spectacular with the sunsets.

Pilot Bay is just a 5 min walk into downtown the Mount.

If anyone has photographs you would like to share in The Bay of Plenty InfoPac email to the above address

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Angel Clairvoyant Hi! My name is Crystal Rose. I am an Angel Clairvoyant and Faery Seer. Angels love to help me in my work!

As a Psychic Consultant with 30 years experience in the field I have helped thousands of people from all over the world with their problems and concerns. No problem is too big or too small for Higher Spirit!

Whether it be matters of the Heart, Love, Family, Career or messages from loved ones who have passed on to the other side, or even, help with finding a missing object, I am able to assist.

If you have questions you would like answers to and Guidance for, please email cindysccsnewsletter@gmail.com .

Subject : Psychic with your question and first name only to receive a small mini reading, published in next issue of BOP InfoPac You may read more about me and my work on www.naturaltherapypages.co.nz and search Crystal Rose. My page will come up!

Looking forward to hearing from you soon and assisting you with your query.

Waipuna Hospice Shops While Waipuna Hospice receives partial government funding, we still need to raise $2.5 million this year to cover the shortfall in operating costs. That’s around $48,000 every week! We do this in a number of ways: grants, bequests, special public events, annual appeals, merchandise, membership subscriptions, and revenue from our Hospice Shops.

Well supported by our community both in terms of donated items, and customers seeking quality second-hand goods, the income goes directly towards the specialist nursing care and support services we provide patients with a life-limiting illness.

Each of our shops (Te Puke, Mt Maunganui, Fraser Street and Greerton) has it’s own special character, as does each of the managers!

Supported by dedicated teams of volunteers, including those at the Brook Street Depot, a huge amount of effort goes in to sorting donated goods, preparing them for sale, pricing and display.

We value our community’s support of our hospice shops which goes a long way towards meeting our annual fundraising target. If you donate items to our shops that are surplus to your requirements, or enjoy discovering treasures at our shops, thank you sincerely.

The shops rely on the commitment of volunteers and our Greerton and Te Puke shops are currently recruiting. If you’d like to be part of the team, our volunteer coordinator would love to hear from you. Phone Elizabeth to discuss applying, Tel 552 6897.

For shop locations and opening hours, and information about our service, visit www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz and www.facebook.com/WaipunaHospiceTauranga

Alcoholics Anonymous and the God word! Many people freak out when they first go to AA meetings and see the God word up on the wall as part of the 12 steps. There is the feeling of wanting to back out of the room very slowly and run away very fast. The thought that OMG I have entered a cult or some sort of ordered religious organisation that wants me to be tied to some belief and follow lots of rules and regulations. Well guess what...there are people from all walks of life and belief systems within AA. Christians, Muslims, Catholics, Hindu, Athiests, Pagan, Wiccan, the list could go on. The point is that if you read the steps clearly, you will see that they say "A God of your own understanding". Alcoholics Anonymous is most definitely a spiritual programme, but is not religious in any shape or form. As a recovering Alcoholic myself, I came to realise that I could not stay sober without surrendering to a power greater than myself and allowing grace and healing into my life. I basically could not do it on my own. All the steps are suggestions only and it is up to you whether you choose to follow them or not.

"A spiritual experience can be the realization that a life which once seemed empty and devoid of meaning is now joyous and full. In my life today, daily prayer and meditation, coupled with living the twelve steps, has bought an inner peace and feeling of belonging which was missing when I was drinking" page 48 Daily Reflections 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 self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses or opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help others to achieve sobriety There are meetings daily in the BOP area phone 0800 229 6757 www.aa.org.nz

Adoption Loss, loss, loss.

When we talk of adoption, we talk of loss. It is one of the core issues all members of the triad face. Often the adopting parents have faced loss in their own lives by way of lost pregnancy or having to face infertility.

The birth mother relinquishes the baby and that is a huge loss for her.

The baby, the child, the one day adult, the adoptee faces the ultimate loss. The most important person to an infant or young child is the mother. This all important figure the mother is lost, and along with that often the whole family is lost. Sometimes with inter-racial and international adoption the whole culture is lost to the child. The loss is profound and sadly for the adoptee, this loss is mostly not acknowledged. My experience as an adoptee was that I was expected to get on and be grateful for the new life I had been given with my adoptive family. I tried very hard to do this and on the surface I was fine. But all my life I carried that profound loss. No matter what I did or how my life went I always carried a sense of loss and grief that could not be shaken, a deep down feeling that I was not OK. I found it very hard to talk about this feeling and to put my finger on it.

After many years of trying to make sense of these feelings and not getting far, I discovered that talking to other adoptee’s was by far the most helpful thing I could do. Other adoptees who had lived with and through the loss were my greatest guides to healing.

We have started a support group here in Tauranga if you are adopted and interested in attending contact Scott 0275656459

IS IT VIOLENCE? Does your partner or someone in your whanau/family…

Put you down, constantly criticise or call you names? Blame you for the violence and tell you you’re crazy. Threaten to hurt you/kill themselves/report you/take your children away? Follow and check up on you or repeatedly email/call/text you? Get jealous or angry easily? Not let you have any money or friends? Force you to have sex or do degrading things? Hit, choke, push, slap, burn, kick, shout at you, or throw things?

These are power and control tactics used by abusive people to control their partners or whanau/family members. Are you feeling….. often on edge like walking on egg-shells? Confused, depressed, frustrated, or anxious? Tired of trying to keep the peace? Alone and isolated? Worried that the violence stops you being the mum you want to be? Fearful for yourself or your children’s lives? You are not alone. Help is available. You can live free from violence. Kia kaha. Korero mai.

STOP putting it off, hoping it will change THINK about what you want out of life for you and your children. PLAN for a safe future.

Support agencies 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. Women’s Refuge 0800 86 733 84 ABUSE

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CC’s MARCH HOROSCOPES Aries 21 March –20 April Things are not as straight forward at the moment, there seems to be a few concerns within the family cropping up. Use your gut feelings to work through these and soon it will all full into place and you will be back on track.

Taurus 21 April -21 May Life is busy with work related tasks, but even with this some Taureans will find love entering their life. This will bring changes within your life so be flexible to move with the changes that will eventually be for the better.

Gemini 22 June - 22 July Don’t be disappointed if things are not going as you plan. Give it time to let thing mature, sometimes stepping back watching and listening, taking in what other opinions can be useful to help you think and make the right choices and changes for you to gain the benefits.

Cancer 22 June - 22 July This is a great time for you to be around your friends and family. Avoid family rows and don’t listen to gossip, in most cases its not completely right.

Most things seem to be running along as you want them, life seems to be reasonably balanced for you this month.

Leo 25 July - 25 August Its ok to be selfish to feather your own nest your hard work will pay off.

Others may not be supportive when they see you going ahead. Sort through these people as you don’t need that in your life.

Virgo 24 August - 25 September You are about to receive the benefits of your work, there is a lot of changes around you. Keep positive and think carefully, advice could be a great help with your decisions. This is a good positive time for you.

Libra 24 September - 25 October Finances are in need of attention, take some time to sort through and think of what is ahead of you. Avoid hasty decisions with work and business matters.

Make sure you take some time to have fun, with family and friends.

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November You seem to be in a do it my way in my time and that is ok. Steady pace you will achieve what you want. Don’t worry about people who think you should be doing things differently and faster. Be proud of your achievements.

Sagittarius 25 November - 21 December Take some time out to look at your life and where you are at. Be careful not to over commit as you seem to be in a positive fast lane. Its ok to take some time out and enjoy family and friends. You are doing well, pat yourself on the back and don’t be so hard on yourself.

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January The moon is moving into your zodac sign bringing the “lunar high” It’s a positive and energetic time for you so get cracking, make the changes and move on, this is a great time for you to get ahead. Don’t waste it.

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February Your professional work will show great possibilities ahead of you. Work hard to achieve the goals required so that you are noticed. You also need to make time for family who have been on the back burner lately. You need to balance life better.

Pisces 20 February - 20 March A great time to get things done, you have so many projects going on and you have a lot of energy to pour into them. Keep pushing as things will go to plan. Working in the fast lane means that some time out should be factored into the week somewhere.

If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?

If laughter is the best medicine, who's the idiot who said they 'died laughing'?

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Schools Contacts Aquinas College: 07 543 2400, 183 Pyes Pa Road, RD3, Tauranga 3173 Arataki School: 07 575 3497, 4 Kaimanawa Street, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga Arataki Primary School: +64 7 575 5512 Bellevue School: 07 5765916, 20 Princess Road, Tauranga 3110 Bethlehem College: 07 576 6769, 24 Elder Lane Bethlehem Tauranga 3110 Brookfield School: 07 5769433, 20 Millers Road, Brookfield, Tauranga 3110 Fairhaven School: 07 573 8243, 120 Boucher Avenue Te Puke 3119 Gate Pa School: +64 7-578 5325, 900 Cameron Road; Tauranga, New Zealand 3112 Golden Sands School: 07 542 4550, 26 Golden Sands Drive, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa 3118 Greenpark School: +6475410606, 13 Lumsden Street,, Greerton, Tauranga 3112 Greerton Village School: 07-541 2350, 151 Greerton Rd, Greerton, Tauranga 3112 Kaka Street Special School: (07) 578 4424, 8 Kaka Street, Tauranga, Kaimai School (07) 543 0999, 1853 State Highway 29, RD1, TAURANGA, 3171 Katikati College (07) 5490 434, 33 Beach Road, Katikati, 3129 Katikati Primary School, 07 5490105, 28 Beach Road, Katikati, Bay of Plenty Matua School: 576 9027, 145 Levers Road, Matua, Tauranga, 3110 Maungatapu School: 07 544 0858, 164 Maungatapu Rd, Maungatapu, Tauranga 3112 Merivale School: 07 578 6900, Merivale School, 25 Kesteven Ave, Tauranga, 3112 Mount Maunganui College: Phone: +64 7 575 3096 Maunganui Road, Mt Maunganui Mount Maunganui Intermediate: 07 5755512, 21 Lodge Ave, Mount Maunganui Mount Maunganui Primary: 07 575 3960 13 Orkney Road, Mount Maunganui Maketu School 07 5332117, School Road, R.D.9, Maketu 3189 Matahui Road School 07 552 0655, 117 Matahui Road, Katikati Omanu School: +64 7 575 5868 22 Tui Street, Mount Maunganui Otumoetai College: 07 5762316, 105 Windsor Road: Bellevue: Tauranga: 3110: Otumoetai Intermediate: 64 7 576 5105, 5 Charles Street, Otumoetai, Tauranga,3110 Otumoetai Primary School:07-5766751,236 Otumoetai Road, Tauranga Omokoroa Point School: 07 548 0748, 37 Hamurana Road. Omokoroa 3114 Omokoroa School: 07 548 0755 Cnr Emeny & Plummers Point Rd RD 2. Tauranga 3172 Oropi School: 07 543 1479, 1334 Oropi Road RD 3. Tauranga 3173 Otamarakau School, 07 533 3783, 2216 Old Coach Road R.D.6. Te Puke 3186.

Papamoa College: 07 542-0676, 151 Doncaster Drive, Papamoa 3118 Papamoa Primary School:07 542-0865, Corner of Dickson and Parton Roads, Papamoa Pillans Point School: +64 7 576 9407, 101 Maxwells Road,. Pillans Point, Tauranga, 3110.

Paengaroa School: 07 5331227, Old Coach Road RD 9. Te Puke 3189 Pahoia School: 07 548 0723, 29 Esdaile Road, RD 8, Tauranga 3180 Pongakawa School: 07 5333 731, R.D.6 Old Coach Road Te Puke 3186 Pukehina School, 07-533 3869, 1762 Old Coach Rd Te Puke Pyes Pa Road School : 07-5430064, 978 Pyes Pa Road, RD 3 Tauranga 3173 Rudolf Steiner School: 07-544 2452, 364 Welcome Bay Rd, Welcome Bay, Tauranga Rangiuru School: (07)573 7035, 659 Rangiuru Road, 3188 Te Puke Selwyn Ridge School: 64 7 544 1088, 20 Holmburn Street, Welcome Bay, Tauranga 3112 St Mary's Catholic School: 07-578 8066, 11 Thirteenth Ave, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112 St Thomas More Catholic School: 01298 23167, 19 Gloucester Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116

Tahatai Coast School: 027 878 2462, 45 Evans Rd, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa 3118 Tauranga Adventist School: 07 579 2505, 19 Moffat Rd, Bethlehem, Tauranga Tauranga Boys' College: (07) 5784029, 664 Cameron Rd, Tauranga Tauranga Girls' College: (07) 578 8114, 930 Cameron Road, Tauranga 3112 Tauranga Intermediate: 07 578 4401, 30 18th Avenue Tauranga Tauranga Primary School: 07-578 6222, 31 Fifth Ave, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3110 Tauriko School: 07-543 0430, 768 State Highway 29, Tauriko, Tauranga 3171 Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School: 07-542 2447, 29 Doncaster Dr, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga 3118 Te Kura o Matapihi: 07-578 6238, 7 Hungahungatoroa Rd, Matapihi, Tauranga 3175 Te Whakatipuranga: 07-544 0920, 70 Windermere Dr, Poike, Tauranga 3112 Te Wharekura o Mauao: 07-579 3060, 1 Westmorland Rise, Bethlehem, Tauranga 3110 Te Kura o Te Moutere o Matakana: 07 5480572, Opureroa Road Matakana Island.

Te Puke High School: (07) 573 9769, PO Box 344, Te Puke 3153 Te Puke Intermediate:07 573 9352 , 133 Cameron Road, Te Puke 3119 Te Puke Primary School 07 573 7434, Cnr Cameron Rd and Kowhai Ave. Te Puke 3119 Te Puna School: 07-5525715, Te Puna Road RD 6, Tauranga, 3176 Te Ranga School: 07 573 8032, 1492 Te Matai Road, RD8 Te Puke 3188 TKKM o Te Matai: 0064 7 573 8470, PO Box 343. Te Puke 3153 TKKM o Otepou:07-544 2525, Waitao 3175 TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri: 07-542 1864, 1223 Welcome Bay Rd, Papamoa Beach, Kairua 3187 Welcome Bay School: 07-544 1113, 309 Welcome Bay Rd, Welcome Bay, Tauranga 3112 Teacher: Daniel, I’ve had to send you to the principal every day this week.

What do you have to say for yourself?

Daniel: I’m glad it’s Friday!

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Mount Maunganui R.S.A. CHESS Mount Maunganui RSA, 544 MaunganuiNewRd Zealand Chess

7:30pm onwards tournament games "includes casual chess" Federation Inc School Term Mondays (excl. public holidays) 6pm-7:30pm includes established teaching program and games

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

Regional website: www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ CC’s Props has a range of props that will enhance a theme for your event.

Depending on the prop they stand 6ft and look absolutely fabulous. Bookings are required to secure the props for your event Just a few of many ….

Hollow drums are also available.

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

P.E.T (PATIENTS EMERGENCY TOILETRIES) CHARITABLE TRUST INC provides PERSONAL CARE PACKS of Toiletries to Tauranga Hospital Patients admitted under Emergency situations.

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

If a child gets admitted a Mum, Dad or carer can also have access to a pack. Items 'lurking' in your bathroom cabinet that you have collected from holidays or airlines? or maybe you are a local hospitality provider that has surplus items you would like to donate to this Charity?

*Motel sized: *Shampoo/Conditioner *Combs *Toothbrushes/toothpaste *Bodywash *Razors *Pens Collection points are: ►TODD GOWER (principal sponsor of the trust) ►EVES REALITY (all offices) ►BAYFAIR CHIROPRACTIC (648 Maunganui Rd) ►CC’s BAY OF PLENTY COMMUNITY NEWS LETTER (610 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui)

A WORLD OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS & SOUND EQUIPMENT

507 Maunganui Road, Mt Maunganui Phone: (07) 575-4462 Email: Tauranga@musicplanet.co.nz Stores Nationwide www.musicplanet.co.nz

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Mount Maunganui Family Home Trademe Listing #1259282441 Price By Negotiation 29 Hibiscus Ave, Mount Maunganui

Phone: Mandy 021 0827 51 30 Open homes : 5 March 10am-12pm 12 March 10am-12pm

19 March 10am-12pm Conservatory CCTV 2 Living areas 3 Bedrooms (2double/1single) 2 Bathrooms 749m2 Section 200m2 Floor area Double garage and Laundry internal access 700m off beach Very Private fully fenced sunny section (ideal for children and pets ) Water feature/dip pool Huge off street parking area Waterbore and irrigation Area for spa pool Well established landscaped easy care grounds Outdoor electrical plug inlets A very warm and comfortable home, with great outdoor entertainment area. This property will not last long on the market.. nothing needs doing here, is ready just to move on in and enjoy.

Please call to arrange a time to view privately. Feel free to drive by property but please do not enter unless prior arrangements have been made with owner

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PTS (Parenting through Separation) Family Works on 07 575 9709

Parenting through Separation is a free programme for adults who are at any stage of separating. This short two session programme helps you to focus on what is best for your children when you separate. It covers topics such as: Talking with children about separation The effects of separation on children How to make a parenting plan How the family court works And much more.

Children do not attend, but grandparents and other whanau/family members can attend if they are also involved in your children’s care. You will also be given take home material that will help you and your children deal with separation.

When: 7 March and 14 March 21 March and 28 March Time: 9.30AM – 11.30AM 12.30PM – 2.30PM

IY (Incredible Years) Our Incredible Years programme is for parents with children aged 3 to 8 years old. It provides parents and caregivers with useful information and practical guidelines on how to handle a variety of challenges involving children and young people.

Through this programme, you will learn ways to build healthy relationships with your children, encourage positive behaviour and address challenging behaviour. The Incredible Years programme consists of 14 weeks of weekly two-hour sessions in a small group with other parents and caregivers. Children do not attend, but childcare may be available.

When: 1 March – 21 June Time: 9.30AM – 12.00PM (Noon) Family Works on 07 575 9709

outside the CHIRP ‘Redezine’ store at 5 Merivale Road. Ph Judy, ph. 022 681 9867.

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

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Looking for new members, rehearse Monday 7pm at Bethlehem Community Centre 183 Moffat Road

Wilf 5715576

After Suicide Support Group.

Violence

‘Choice’ So many ideas, thoughts and pain

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.

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.

Sudoku Answers

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

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…For dates/information, 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 next to Tauranga Girls’ College. 934 Cameron Road 1st Saturday each month Tamahere Country Market St Stephens Church, Tamahere Hamilton, Every 3rd Saturday 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’ Have a FREE stand to sell your stuff in Merivale. First Saturday of every month

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

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

Let's check out some of the common ‘myths’ about this. Myth: A grieving person should be over their grief after two weeks.

Reality: There is no definite timeline for grief; it may take weeks, months, years or a lifetime to process a loss. How long depends on the person, the situation and the type of loss.

Myth: The grieving person should definitely be "over it" within two months. Reality: There is no definite timeline for grief.

Myth: Grief declines over time in a steadily decreasing fashion.

Reality: Grief is more like a roller coaster ride with up times and down times. Myth: Once over a loss, the grief is never experienced again. Reality: A place, a smell, a song, or a special date may trigger the old memories. Grief may be experienced again. Myth: Grief ends after the funeral. Reality: Many people believe that life should return to normal after the funeral service. However, this may be the start of the .grieving .process as the shock and numbness give way to the reality of the loss. Myth: Grief eventually ends. Reality: In time most people learn to live with the loss.

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

We also run an After Suicide Support Group.

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

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Let Your Children See A Strong And Proud Parent Have you ever wondered about being a kindergarten teacher? The job is not as easy as some people think it is, it’s more than just allowing the kids to play. The teaching starts the moment your little cherub walks into a kindergarten on their first day. The teachers start a file about all the things your child has done and has achieved, often relating it back to theories of Human development. The people work hard for their money.

So teachers have plans to what your child needs to learn this year, even when they get to College, a teacher will have a teaching plan, for your child’s class or sometimes for your individual child.

Education is not just something you take your kids to so they get out of your hair for a few hours each day, education is a partnership of home and school ideally working together to provide your child a solid education, one that will propel them into being a star….at something.

So as much as the kindergarten teacher has a book or folder for your child what do you want your child to learn this year? Education does not stop and start at the school gate, depending on which way you are going of course!!

So do you want to teach your child the obo, or how to tie their shoe laces, or how to wash the car properly? So make a commitment to your child and a challenge to yourself and write this down, stick it on the fridge, get accountable to someone and get started.

You could be the teacher or you could be a fellow student and learn alongside your child, this will help you connect well with your child, if you need to learn alongside them. It helps to give them the idea that learning does not stop once they leave school, but is a lifetime process. You never know what it could lead to; somehow the idea of achieving higher qualifications in mid or even late life is becoming a popular concept, as the world, and the job market changes. If you have not taken full opportunity of education chances, be strong and brave and go and remedy that. Let your children see a strong and proud parent who can achieve want they want. Remember that FAIL can also mean First Attempt In Learning. So Kia Kaha, be strong, stand tall and make a difference in your and your child’s life by making an announcement about what YOU are going to teach, or how YOU are going to help your child learn Have a good Month Donald Welsh, Parenting Coach

WATER SAFTEY We have a high rate of water drowning's and it’s time people got more responsible. Children can’t gage and don’t understand the safety required around water. As parents its up to us to see that safety is at all times the focus when taking children to the beach, rivers and pools. It’s a great way to cool down and have fun but danger lurks at very minute. You don’t leave children while you go to the toilet or sit and get involved in a book or a chat with people… EYES have to be on children every minute. Don’t think just because there maybe a life guard around that you can be slack and relax.

You are responsible for your child/children … Yes a life guard is there to watch over the swim area to help anyone that gets into difficulty …

BUT they are not your baby sitters. They are watching over many people and are there to help you if you need it.

Let’s take time to thank all the life guards who give their time to help keep people safe over the summer period. Beaches are filled with people enjoying their holidays. However in this, meant to be happy time they are dealt with some trying times retrieving children, adults and surfers from the waters.

Unfortunately some out comes are not happy ones. Our statistics are too high …

Beach: Check for rips, Swim within the flags, Listen to life guards instructions. Keep watch at all times. Sunscreen and plenty of fluid to prevent dehydration Rip currents A rip is a strong current of water running out to sea. They can be very dangerous to swimmers as they can sweep you out to sea quickly and easily.

When swimming at the beach keep an eye on the beach for any lifeguard's trying to communicate with swimmers they maybe trying to call you in, or move up the beach. When you go out to swim you also have to be responsible and use your brains by swimming within your means. Don’t go out further than you can handle.

Rip currents can be hard to identify, look for these features: Discoloured or murky brown water caused by sand stirred up off the bottom — A rippled look, when the water around is generally calm.

A smoother surface with much smaller waves, with waves breaking on either side — Debris floating out to sea 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 until the current subsides Then swim parallel to the beach for 30-40 metres before swimming back to shore If you get tired or become frightened, stay calm, raise your arm, call for help and wait for assistance.

Better Send Off - Funeral Guide Giveaway Just like talking about sex won't make you pregnant, talking about death won't make you dead!

From the time we are born we are all dying, everything that lives must die - we plan for births and marriages and other significant events in our lives but most of us don't give our departure from this earth much thought.

Gail Mc Jorrow, author of NZ's best-selling Funeral Guide - 'Better Send Off' has now made it easy for you with her one-stop shop funeral website and book. The website is a first for NZ and has all the information you will need to learn not only how to save thousands of dollars on a funeral but also all sorts of ideas on how to personalise a funeral as well as leave a 'green' footprint. There is a comprehensive products and services directory that sells everything from inexpensive flatpack beautiful pine caskets to hand-blown glass jewellery and ornaments that hold a portion of your loved ones ashes.

Gail says pre-planning is crucial to having a good send off. You can download a 'Funeral Wish List' from her website and she urges you to take half an hour out of your life to do this; at the very least you must let your family know if you want to be buried or cremated. She has seen families fall out over what song was played at the funeral. By letting your family know your wishes they won't have to second guess and you will make their life easier at what will be a very hard and stressful time for them. website www.bettersendoff.co.nz $29.95

Just email: cindysccsnewsletter@gmail.com … subject Giveaway … (Limited books)

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The Waikareao Estuary walk is a mix of sealed footpath, boardwalks and gravel, it is a great experiencebeing 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 started at Otumotai 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.

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 opportunitys.

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.

If anyone has photographs you would like to share in The Bay of Plenty InfoPac email to the above address

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