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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 Quitlin 0800 778 778 Relationship Services 0800 735 283 Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254 Samaritans (open 24/7) 0800 726 666 Suicide Crisis Helpline (open 24/7) 0508 828 865 Shine Domestic Violence helpline 0508 744 633 Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support 0800 742 584 Sexual Abuse Centre (Rotorua) Inc 07 348 1555 Stroke Foundation 0800 787 653 Tauranga Living Without Violence 0800 577 003 Tauranga Moana Victim Support 0800 842 846 Te Whare Oranga Wairua Maori Women’s Refuge 0800 733 843 Telefriend Sight Loss Peer Support 0800 100 051 Toughlove 0800 868 445 Union of fathers (separation and support) 0508 22 5532 Victim Support 0800 842 846 Women’s Refuge 0800 86 733 84 Tga 07 541 1911 What’s Up (Age 5-18) 0800 942 878 Western Bay of Plenty Ostomy Society Inc, help line 07-5737443 Youth line Phone Counselling 0800 376 633 Family Link Historic Village, 07 577 1457 ext 3

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

* 555 111

07 577 0010 07 579 8000

Tauranga Police Station: Monmouth Street Tauranga 07-577 4300 Mount Maunganui Police Station: 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

Moon Phases

CC’s NOVEMBER HOROSCOPES Aries 21 March –20 April

Friday 03rd November 2017 Full Moon

Your energy levels will start to improve as the finer weather approaches. So start to think about the unfinished jobs and make a start to get things finished

Taurus 21 April -21 May Friday 10th November 2017 Last Quarter

Keep striving to finish those home jobs so that you can sit back and enjoy the summer knowing things are completed. Plan gatherings and spend time with family and friends.

Gemini 22 June - 22 July Saturday 18th November 2017 New Moon

Things will keep you busy as we start to enter the festive season.

Expect longer hours at work and very busy days. Early nights with good sleep will help you through this time.

Cancer 22 June - 22 July Sunday 26th November2017 First Quarter

Work is challenging for you with possible changes to your situation. This could be positive if you look at the changes in a positive way of improving your lifestyle.

Leo 25 July - 25 August Sunday 03rd December 2017 Full Moon

With the festive season approaching you may be under a bit of stress from family commitments. Try to remember that Christmas is a time for happy get togethers with family no matter what the situation.

Virgo 24 August– 25 September

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 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)

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

Financial situations may be on the stretched side at the moment. Don’t put yourself in further debt with Christmas shopping. Remember it’s all about being together not the presents.

Libra 24 September - 25 October Feeling tired of the same thing day after day, this could be a good time to reflect on your life and maybe make new changes to get you moving with excitement again.

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November Family are demanding your time, it is important to remember that you have to balance work with your family better. Make more time to spend with your partner which will help repair the issues within the relationship.

Sagittarius 25 November - 21 December Social life is starting to get busy , however you need to see that you are on the ball at work in the busy season. You can’t burn the candle at both ends. Work is what pays your bills.

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January Things are moving along without too many hassles. But this may change with challenges facing you within your work. Take it steady one step at a time and you will manage situations that come to test you.

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February This is a good time to start to plan a holiday. Work has kept you busy and it is the busy season about to start. You deserve to treat yourself and take some time out to rest and enjoy me time.

Pisces 20 February - 20 March Keep the power on, you are nearly at the end of the chores that have been surrounding you for some time. Don’t stop now, there is light at the end of the tunnel and you will soon be able to take time out for you.

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

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.

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

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

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

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Daylight Saving Starts Sunday 24th September 2017 … Daylight Saving Ends Sunday 01st April

New Years Day: 1st Sunday January New Years Day: Observed 2nd Monday January New Years Day: Day After NY 3rd Tuesday January Waitangi Day: Monday 6th February 2017 Autumn 01st March 2017 St Patrick Day 17th March (Not a Holiday) 2017 Daylight Saving Ends 02nd April 2017 Good Friday: Friday 14th April 2017 Easter Day Sunday 16th April 2017 Easter Monday: Monday 17th April 2017 Anzac Day: Tuesday 25th April 2017 Mothers Day 14th May (Not a Holiday) 2017 Winter 01st June 2017 Queens Birthday: Monday 05th June 2017 Shortest Day 21st June 2017 Spring 01st September 2017 Daylight Saving Starts 24th September 2017 Labour Day: Monday 23rd October 2017 Summer 01st December 2017 Longest Day 22nd December 2017 Christmas Day: Monday 25th December 2017

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School Term Dates 2017 Primary, Intermediate Secondary

Term1 Monday 30 January 2017 And Tuesday 7 February Thursday 13th April 2017 Term 2 Monday 01st May Friday 07th July 2017

Term 3 Monday 24th July 2017 Friday 29th September 2017 4th Term Monday 16th October 2017 20th December 2017 Secondary & Composite Wednesday 14th December 2017

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

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

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

Marriage Status Signs

⚭ Married ⚮ Divorced ⚯ Separated

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Caring For Pets In An Emergency

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

Here are a few easy things you can do to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dogs And Safety

Little, medium and big dogs can look ever so cute, adorable however this does not mean that you ... a stranger to the dog can just walk up hug, kiss and pat it. In lots of ways dogs are similar to children some are quite, shy, scared, and then you get the ones that don’t mind a stranger. All dogs belong to their owners not a stranger. You wouldn't like a stranger to just appear and start playing, hugging or kissing your child, well it is the same for dog owners. Many people don’t think!. It is only polite to ask before you touch a dog you don’t know. Maybe the dog is not a people’s dog or maybe it’s in training or maybe the dog is not well. If you see a dog you like the look of make sure you ask if you can pat the dog listen to the owner, don’t let your children hug and climb around the dog. Teach your children the right way to meet and greet a dog. Children cry if they are not happy and don’t want to be around you … A dog can’t cry they may show their fear by nipping you if you insist on getting in their space. Please show respect to the dog owner and their pooch.

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

Pet Lovers

Emergency Services Call 111

Summer is almost here, so its time to think about your pets. Pet Give good clear Information safety is pretty much the same as child safety. Think about the and stay on the line dangers and risks that your pet will face with the hot weather IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO ASK FOR HELP protect them from too much heat, sun, and water dangers, such as IF YOU NEED HELP … YOU MUST ASK FOR IT … pools and beaches. Some pets, particularly those with short IT’S NOT OK … fine hair and pink skin, can be susceptible to sunburn. Talk to HELP STOP THE CYCLE OF ABUSE. your vet to see what you can use. Don’t use human sunscreen We equip people with the skills needed to participate ingesting certain sunscreens can cause drooling, vomiting, fully in society. This includes support in living diarrhea, excessive thirst and lethargy in pets. independently, getting around, usi technology, Dehydration and heat stroke are very real threats to animals continuing to read and communicate, being socially out in the heat of the day, walk your dog early morning or in the active and staying in or looking for work. evening when its cooler Call us on 0800 24 33 33

Don’t take your dog out in the car to do shopping. Cars heat very quickly and before you know it your dog is in serious trouble due to heat exhaustion. If you love your dog see they are safe at home with plenty of water.

Bees Dogs are curious and like to investigate things. Watch where you let your dog run and play. Bees can be a danger to your pet just as they are to some humans. Contact your vet for advice if you think your dog has been stung. Keep children away from pulling at your dog if it has been stung as a child may be at risk of a nip if the dog is sore.

Gardens Make sure your dog can not get to your garden if there has been slug bait and compost and sprays used. If you think your dog has eaten any of the listed contact your vet ASAP as the health of the dog can deteriorate very quickly.

Paws Keep your dog's paws cool . When the sun is cooking, surfaces like asphalt get really hot! This can cause the dog much pain and make your dog unable to walk.

Drinking Water Your dog should always have access to fresh drinking water and shade. Dogs get much thirstier than we do when they get hot, and other than panting and drinking, they really have no way to cool themselves down. Keep your pet in the shade as often as possible.

Reminders

Worm your dogs and cats De-flea your Animals Animals fully vaccinated?

Are your dogs registered?

Don’t Leave You Dog In Hot Cars

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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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What is greater than God, more evil than the devil, the poor have it, the rich need it, and if you eat it, you' ll die?

PARTY SAFE It’s great to be out having fun BUT party safe!!!

Don’t think it can’t happen to you.

People do spike drinks …

Never leave your drink unattended.

Know who is buying your drink or get it yourself.

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

Nothing.

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

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

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

Drink: Monitor your drink intake. Intoxication puts you in a vulnerable place for danger (disputes, rape, fights) Don’t make an idiot of yourself that you can’t remember and regret your actions.

Don't scull or mix your drinks.

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

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

How to be safer … Know your limits Adoption “Adoptee Experience” I have always felt a strong affinity to displaced people of the word. The Aboriginal people of Australia; The native people of North America; Maori and in recent weeks I have been researching and learning a great deal about refugees; of which there are 22 million of in the world right now. What has this got to do with adoptees? I am a person who as an infant was removed from my biological family, had my name changed and with no information available grew up wondering and confused about where I came from and who exactly I was. The parallels are obvious. I was completely disconnected from my biology, history and culture. Is it any wonder that I struggled with forming a strong sense of self? Is it any wonder I felt like a tourist in my own life? Where did I come from? What was my Whakapapa? My Whaka? My Iwi? I was adrift, without connection.

I have found healing, it has been a long journey and I have a much better idea of who I am and where I come from. I have found the most powerful healing comes from sharing with others who get it, who empathise and can say “Me Too”. 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 .

Risk: All drug use brings a risk of harm. Before heading out, know your limits and plan your night. Know how you are getting home, or where you are staying. It is a good idea to be with a group of people you know and trust when going out.

Sober: Make sure at least one person remains sober in case things go wrong.

Eat a healthy meal before drinking and make sure food and water or non-alcoholic drinks are available where you are going.

Other tips include: ►alternate alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks ►count your drinks ►be cautious: accepting a drink from strangers ►avoid drinking games ►set limits: how much you will drink (stick to them).

For more information go to https://www.drugfoundation.org.nz

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HUMOUR A young businessman had just started his own firm.

He rented a beautiful office and had it furnished with antiques.

Sitting there, he saw a man come into the outer office.

Hoping to look like a hot shot, the businessman picked up the phone and started to pretend he was working on a big, important business deal.

He threw huge figures around and made giant commitments.

Finally he hung up and asked the visitor, “Can I help you?”

The man said, “Yeah, I’ve come to activate your phone lines.”

Daughter: My fiancé said I could have whatever I wanted to be inscribed on his wedding ring. What should I put?

Mother: Put what I put on your father’s wedding ring.

Daughter: What does it say. I’ve never seen daddy with it off.

Mother: Yes. It’s worked very well over the years. It says, ‘Put it back on!’

3 drunk guys entered a taxi. The taxi driver knew that they were drunk so he started the engine & turned it off again. Then said, "We have reached your destination".

The 1st guy gave him money & the 2nd guy said "Thank you".

The 3rd guy slapped the driver. The driver was shocked thinking the 3rd drunk knew what he did. But then he asked "What was that for?".

The 3rd guy replied, "Control your speed next time, you nearly killed us!"

A young executive is leaving the office late one evening, when he finds the CEO standing in front of a shredder with a piece of paper in his hand.

“Listen,” said the CEO, “this is a very sensitive and important document here, and my secretary has gone for the night. Can you make this thing work for me?”

“Certainly,” the young executive says. He turns the machine on, inserts the paper, and presses the start button.

“Excellent, excellent!” says the CEO as his paper disappears inside the machine. “I just need one copy.”

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Family Sayings A brother may not be a friend, but a friend will always be a brother.

— Ben Franklin (1706-1790)

A house divided cannot stand. — Bible (Matthew 12:25) Be it ever so humble there's no place like home. — unknown Blood is thicker than water.

Charity begins at home.

—German Proverb

— Tobias George Smollett (1721-1771)

Children are a poor man's riches.

— English Proverb

Children have more need of models than critics.— French (on parents and children) Give an extra piece of cake to a stepchild. — Korean (on parenting and children)

Home is where the heart is. — J.J. McCloskey (1870) Like father, like son. — Asian Proverb One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters. — George Herbert (1593-1633) The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. — Asian Proverb What children say, they have heard at home. — Wolof (West African (on parenting and children) You can do anything with children if only you play with them.

— German (on parenting and children)

It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons.

— Johann Schiller

You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.

— Desmond Tutu

Families are the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter. — Brad Henry

Kids Could Be Getting Tired

DRINK DRIVING

So Spring is here and the weather is warmer which may mean that the bigger kids are out of the house more and doing things that, well is best left to another column.

We have all been warned about drink driving.

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

So our younger kids could be getting tired and a bit silly and sometimes as the year rolls down towards Christmas will have a few more meltdowns than usual. They are tired and need a holiday. So how do you get them through until late December, until school ends?

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.

So just as you do for adults, cut them some slack. Have a bit more tolerance, be aware that they may get a bit silly and get ready to change your reaction to the actions. So when they say something silly, rather than blowing a fuse or overreacting...maybe because you are tired as well! So you could roll your eyes and change the subject, or simply just laugh along with them. However just follow that up with a question, like Why did you say that? Or What is happening for you to say that?

Just relax and breathe, and think about this, it's summer and their body clocks are all over the place with daylight savings. So allow them to watch a little bit more tv, or have a list of outdoor things to do, things that may not require a lot of energy, like teach them to lie in the grass and look at the clouds roll by. Or if they are the inquisitive type ask them to find a bug in the garden, like a snail, and make up a story. Do you have a garden? Have them outside while you are weeding! Yep, remember the kids do what you do, so if you want them to garden, start them now. Try getting them into bed earlier, yeah I know, have you heard of the ladder of certain doom? Look it up, Goldfish wisdom with Nigel Latta. Or try getting them to sleep in during the mornings where you can.

Take the time to enjoy your kids, this time that they are young and want to help Mummy and Daddy, teach them how to do things now, and they will carry on well into the teenage years!

Have a good month Donald Welsh

DON’T BE A BLOODY IDIOT!

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?

MOBILE PHONES …

TXT DRIVING DON’T TXT WHEN DRIVING!!!

Regardless of all the advertising, Police warnings, people still drive and use mobile phones. What is there not to understand?

The danger they are putting themselves and others in by driving with eyes off the road.

Come on people don’t be so bloody stupid … there is enough advertising around warning you of the dangers but still you do it.

You think it won’t and can’t happen to you… think again.

Sooner or later you will be a victim … just what the damage will be … death of someone else … a child or a mother or father?

Or maybe you taking your last breath … hopefully you got to finish your txt message?

Don’t be an idiot have respect for others on the road. Don’t text people if you know they are driving!... You may end up being the last to txt them!

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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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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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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

P.E.T (PATIENTS EMERGENCY TOILETRIES) CHARITABLE TRUST INC provides

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

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

If a child gets admitted a Mum, Dad or carer can also have access to a pack. Items 'lurking' in your bathroom cabinet that you have collected from holidays or airlines? or maybe you are a local hospitality provider that has surplus items you would like to donate to this Charity? *Motel sized: *Shampoo/Conditioner *Combs *Toothbrushes/toothpaste *Bodywash *Razors *Pens Collection points are: ►TODD GOWER (principal sponsor of the trust) ►EVES REALITY (all offices) ►BAYFAIR CHIROPRACTIC (648 Maunganui Rd) ►CC’s BAY OF PLENTY INFOPAC (610 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui)

Chris Bishell (Principal Trustee) Ph: 575 9066 or 0274300988

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Sudoku Answers

Alcoholics Anonymous 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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Compost and Potting Mix Legionnaire’s disease (legionellosis)

Trees of Remembrance

It’s gardening time which means planting and repotting using compost and potting mix. I’m sure many have noticed the strong smell of compost and potting mix in the shops. People need to be careful around their handling of compost and potting mix. Compost is full of living material - some of which can be harmful if inhaled causing risk of Legionnaire’s disease (legionellosis) The disease is a lung condition, with symptoms similar to pneumonia or mild flu-like symptoms. Seek medical advice immediately if you have concerns you have contracted the disease. Legionnaires’ disease can cause serious illness in some cases death if not treated. The disease does not spread from person to person. Take special care when using garden products. Make sure you store it safely away from small children. ►Store bags of potting mix out of direct sunlight. ►Open bags of composted potting mix slowly (opening away from your face). ►Wear gloves when handling soil, compost or potting mix. ►When potting plants, wet the soil to reduce dust. ►When working in greenhouses or indoors, make sure it is well ventilated. ►Wash your hands carefully after handling soil. ►Avoid getting compost in sores or cuts. ►Wear a mask if you are working in confined spaces.

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.

The long standing tradition of the remembrance tree appeal will take place in December.

Take a moment to remember someone you love who can’t be with you at Christmas, and write a message to place on the tree. We are seeking volunteers to man the trees at sites around the city. To register your interest go to the Volunteer tab at www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz or phone our fundraising team on 552 4380.

Farmers Tauranga and Bayfair are also supporting this appeal so consider making a donation to Waipuna Hospice donation when Christmas shopping.

Fundraising The NZ Home Diary 2018 and our ‘white wabbit’ tea towel both make excellent gift, especially if you’re posting round the country or overseas. Available from our Hospice Shops and our online store at

www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz.

By purchasing our merchandise or attending fundraising events, you are helping us provide specialist nursing care and support services to patients in our community living with a chronic, life-limiting illness.

Thank you for your support.

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

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

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

Financial Violence occurs when an individual uses finances to

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

Spiritual Violence occurs when an

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

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

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

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

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

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

We also run an After Suicide Support Group.

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

Mount Maunganui RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd

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

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

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

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This month’s lot from the House of Books!

In Search of Stardust by Jon Larsen appeals to the curiousness in us all about what we might find from outer space right here in our back yards – meteorites. Sumptuously illustrated with explanations as to what extra-terrestrial meteorites you can find and how to separate them from their earth-bound imposters.

AEC Buses in New Zealand provides the bus spotters of the Tauranga a roundup of where and when AEC supplied buses. Author Sean Millar continues his colourfully-photographed journey through our varied history of using a British bus chassis married to NZ-built bus bodies. One for the Anorak brigade.

A Twist in the Tail. Local author Mitch Irvine dishes the rural dirt in his selection of yarns called A Twist in the Tail. Mostly these easyto-read pieces describe scenes invariably end with a strong coffee and a sausie roll, plus a fond chuckle to boot. Look for the tale of Ned getting bailed up on a Caterpillar by a frothing boar.

Come in for some more new tales soon!

See you soon!

Emergency Mobile Alerts The Government will soon be launching a new service to keep people informed in an emergency. Led by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management, Emergency Mobile Alerts can be used by NZ Police, Fire and Emergency NZ, MPI, Ministry of Health and Civil Defence Emergency Management to alert people if their lives, property or health are at serious risk.

The system uses cell broadcast technology to send messages to enabled phones, so alerts can be targeted to specific geographic locations. People won’t need to sign up to receive alerts, or download an app, alerts will be sent to every enabled phone in the region. This is a very exciting development towards strengthening our emergency alerting systems across New Zealand, but it doesn’t replace existing channels and natural warnings. It’s another channel for warning people when there is a serious risk.

A multi-media advertising campaign will ensure New Zealanders know the system is coming and what to do when they receive an alert. We are on track to start using the system by the end of the year.

We’d like you to help promote Emergency Mobile Alerts, along with Get Ready Week, to your staff, customers and stakeholders. We will have posters, flyers, content for intranets, websites, social media, and a campaign guide to help your team to help us. Find out more at www.civildefence.govt.nz/emergency-mobile-alerts

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

PHONETIC ALPHABET

No power

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

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

light up

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

stay tuned in

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

stock up 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

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).

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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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CC’s Bay of Plenty InfoPac, Phone: 021 501 200 —...— Email: ccsbopinfopac@gmail.com According to Roimata Minhinnick, Maori traditionally used the island for gathering Titi (Mutton Bird) and fern roots. Finfish, crayfish and shellfish were harvested from the surrounding moana.

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

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

Photo: Tauranga City Libraries.

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

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

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

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

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

Rangiwaea is accessible from Matakana at low water.

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

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

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

Matakana Island

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

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

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Market Dates

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

SAT 4th NOVEMBER, 2017 6:30pm Fireworks Extravaganza Rd 1 of the Burger King Pro Dirt.

SAT 18th NOVEMBER, 2017 6:30pm Super Stock Cars

SAT 9th DECEMBER, 2017 6:30pm

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

Market dates Lions Bethlehem Market Historic Village, 1st/3rd Sunday each month 8am-12noon Thankyou 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"

Demolition Derby

THU 28th DECEMBER, 2017 6:30pm International Midgets

SAT 6th JANUARY, 2018 - 6:30pm South Pacific Super Saloon Championship

FRI 12th JANUARY, 2018 - 6:00pm New Zealand Super Saloon Championship - Qualifying Night

SAT 13th JANUARY, 2018 - 6:00pm New Zealand Super Saloon Car Championship - Finals Night

Tye Park, Forrester Drive, Welcome Bay Friday 3 November, 4 – 9.30pm, Gold coin donation per person

Fairhaven School, 120 Boucher Avenue, Te Puke Saturday 11 November, 5 – 9pm Cost: Adults $6, Child (5 to 12yrs) $4, Under 5’s Free

ASB Stadium at Baypark, 81 Truman Ln, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty Sat 4 Nov 2016, 6:30pm–10:00pm Baypark Family Speedway

St Mary’s Primary School, 11 Thirteenth Ave, Tauranga South Saturday 4 November, 5 – 9pm Family pass $25 (2 adults and up to 3 children), Adults $10 (18+ years). Children $5, Under 5 Free

SAT 10th FEBRUARY, 2018 - 6:30pm North Island Sprint Car Championship

SAT 24th FEBRUARY, 2018 - 6:30pm Bay Champs

SAT 3rd MARCH, 2018 - 6:30PM Rolling Thunder

SAT 17th MARCH, 2018 - 6:30pm Baypark Bulldogs Teams Race

SAT 31st MARCH, 2018 - 6:30pm Demolition Derby South Pacific 6 Shooter Champs

SAT 7th APRIL, 2018 - 6:30pm

Super Stock Rumble and Fredrickson Gold Cup

SAT 28th APRIL, 2018 - 6:30pm Closing Night Fireworks Extravaganza

For more information on tickets and requirements for these events look them up on https://www.eventfinda.co.nz Or search locations coming events.

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Fireworks and animals don’t mix well. Animals become terrified the loud bangs from crackers and rockets. Please show respect to animals if you are tending to let fireworks off. See pets are inside, notify your neighbours so they can put their animals inside. Common sense is required … always think safety. read instructions before use light them away from things that could catch fire avoid mixing fireworks and alcohol only let adults light fireworks have cold water and a running hose on hand do not relight fireworks that do not go off cool any burns under cold water for 20 minutes never, ever point fireworks towards another person or animal

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

Miss Jojo {6 ft tall, fluffy adorable bear}

For those special occasions.. Why not invite Jojo to add joy and fun to your events and parties Community based events Shopping Malls and Retail Stores..

She can brighten up the days for those in Rest Homes.

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Welcome back After a period of absence, the Fire News, a monthly initiative to provide up to date fire safety advice, returns to CC’s Infopac. Today I write to you from Dunedin, having accepted a temporary transfer to the area for new experiences and opportunity. As I reflect on the last month, the welcoming of spring comes to mind, most notably for the change in temperature here in Dunedin! The new season brings with it new fire risks, in this edition we will talk about some of the things you can do to stay safe all through Guy Fawkes and the coming BBQ season.

Guy Fawkes The safest and most spectacular way to celebrate Guy Fawkes is to attend a public display. Most towns and cities have free displays put on by councils, schools or businesses. Public displays have bigger, more exciting fireworks than you can buy, and are a great night out for families. You can look online for details of your local display. If you are however, planning to purchase your own fireworks this Guy Fawkes then it is important to follow these safety guidelines.

read instructions before use light them away from things that could catch fire avoid mixing fireworks and alcohol only let adults light fireworks have cold water and a running hose on hand do not relight fireworks that do not go off cool any burns under cold water for 20 minutes never, ever point fireworks towards another person or animal

BBQs and outdoor heating Help us help you by taking action to ensure you and your family stay safe.

Before using your barbecue this season, make sure that it is clean, check to ensure all hoses and connections are correctly fitted. You should check the cylinder and hoses for leaks by brushing or spraying with soapy water. After using your barbecue, it is important to remove all excess fat so it does not become a fire hazard. .

Until next month, Keep safe this season. As always, you can contact your nearest fire station for fire safety and advice anytime, free of charge.

Joshua Bishop Senior firefighter Kawerau Fire Station

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(07) 323 1077 (027) 7228 626 (07) 323 1078

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Bryan Adams, ASB Baypark, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, Fri 5 Jan 2018 4:00pm

Aongatete Forest, 834 Wright Road, Aongatete, Katikati, Katikati Fri 3 Nov 2017, 5:00pm–10:00pm , Sat 4 Nov 2017, 5:00am–12:00pm

Kevin Bloody Wilson “Almost Awesome Tour” Whakatane War Memorial Hall & Sports Stadium, Rex Morpeth Park,

The Lady Killers with Chet O’Connell, Saturday January 6, Haiku Reserve , Main Street, Katikati

Katikati War Memorial Hall, Main Road, RD1, Katikati, Bay of Plenty Sat 4 Nov 2017, 1:00pm–3:00pm

Classics of the Sky: Tauranga City Airshow Classic Flyers Conference and Function Centre, 9 Jean Batten Drive, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty Saturday 20 January 2018 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Salsa On the Strand La Mexica on The Strand, 109 The Strand, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Thur 2 November 2017 8:00pm – 11:00pm Thur 16 Nov 2017, 8:00pm–11:00pm

Thur 9 Nov 2017, 8:00pm–11:00pm

Thu 23 Nov 2017, 8:00pm–11:00pm

Thu 30 Nov 2017, 8:00pm–11:00pm

Teens/Adults Only Roller Disco Mount Maunganui Sports Centre, Cnr Maunganui and Hull Road, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

The Night Out Markets Bethlehem Hall, 239a State Highway 2, Bethlehem, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Friday 3 November 2017 6:30pm and Friday 1 December 2017 6:30pm

ASB Baypark, 81 Truman Ln, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty Sat 31 Dec 2016, 7:00pm–12:00am

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Breakfast With the Birds Aongatete Forest 834 Wright Road, Aongatete, Katikati, Katikati, Bay of Plenty Friday 3 November 2017 5:00pm and Saturday 4 November 2017 5:00am

The Little Big Markets Coronation Park, Maunganui Road, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty Saturday 4 November 2017 9:00am – 2:00pm

Mitre 10 Mega Tauranga City to Surf Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club, 90 Keith Allen Drive, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, Sunday 5 November 2017 9:00am – 1:30pm

Makeup Workshop - Contouring Confidence When: Sun 5 Nov, 4:00pm – 5:00pm Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui

Food Lovers Masterclass - With Kate Meads The Historic Village, Seventeenth Ave West, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Thursday 7 December 2017 6:00pm – 8:00pm

An Evening With Diane Ponzio & Music Planet Mauao Performing Arts Center, 11 Totara St, Mt Maunganui, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, Thursday 9 November 2017 6:00pm – 9:00pm 1

SISTERS IN SONG Saturday 11 November Baycourt Addison Theatre

Beach Kidz Sat 11 Nov, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Sat 11 Nov, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Wed 15 Nov, 10:00am – 11:00am Sat 18 Nov, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Sat 18 Nov, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Wed 22 Nov, 10:00am – 11:00am Where:Papamoa Beach, Papamoa Beach Rd, Mt Maunganui

StarJam Tauranga End of Year Concert 2017 Tauranga Boys College, 664 Cameron Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Friday 17 November 2017 7:00pm

Tauranga Christmas At the Races Tauranga Racecourse, 1383 Cameron Rd, Greerton, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Saturday 18 November 2017 10:30am and Friday 15 December 2017 10:30am

The Little Big Markets The Papamoa Pony Club, 491 Papamoa Beach Rd, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty Saturday 18 November 2017 9:00am – 2:00pm

Waylon McPherson Latitude 37, 181 Maunganui Road, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty Sunday 19 November 2017 3:00pm – 6:00pm

IYSFF NEW ZEALAND REGIONALS 2017 Wednesday 22 November, Baycourt Addison Theatre

Raw Deal' Band Public · Hosted by Talisman Hotel Katikati 25 November 8pm

Tauranga Jazz Society - Jazz Jam

Advent Procession Carol Service St Peter's Anglican Church, Victoria Road, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty Sunday 26 November 2017 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Mount Social Club, 305 Maunganui Road, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty Wednesday 29 November 2017 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Supersuckers (USA) Totara St, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, Fri 17 Nov 8:00pm / Rock

ASB Baypark Arena Lion Foundation Saturday 18th November 2017 08:00pm - 10:00pm

Beast of a Feast Soper Reserve, 95 Newton Street, Mount Maunganui, Mt Maunganui, BOP Thursday 4 January 2018 10:00am and 4:00pm

NZ Tattoo & Art Extravaganza ASB Arena at Baypark, 81 Truman Lane, Mt Maunganui, BOP Sat 14 Apr 2018–Sun 15 Apr 2018, 11:00am–7:00pm Sat 14 Apr 2018, 11:00am–10:00pm Sun 15 Apr 2018, 10:00am–7:00pm

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2018 ENZED V8 Jetsprints Stadium Cup ASB Stadium at Baypark, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, Sat 27 Jan 2018 5:00pm

Magicians - On Stage ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, CBD, Auckland, Sat 4 Nov 7:30pm / Theatre

Te Puke Repertory Society's Next Production in Rehearsal ‘Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs’ Pantomime by Ben Crocker In traditional style pantomime ‘Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs’ has evil battling good. Audiences will want to boo the evil Queen and cheer the handsome prince; Everyone enjoys a Pantomime and this year will be no different. Performance Dates 15 Nov - 26 Nov including 4 matinees.

Follow us on Facebook and visit our website www.tepukerepertorysociety.com

Explore Mount Maunganui By Foot Mt Maunganui Surf Club, 21 Adams Ave, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty Tue 7 Nov 2017, 9:30am–10:30am Tue 14 Nov 2017, 9:30am–10:30am Tue 21 Nov 2017, 9:30am–10:30am Tue 28 Nov 2017, 9:30am–10:30am Where: Mt Maunganui Surf Club, 21 Adams Ave, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty Restrictions: All Ages Ticket Information: Admission: Free

Opening Night Fire Works Extravaganza Western Springs Stadium, Stadium Rd, Western Springs, Auckland Saturday 4 November 2017 6:30pm