CC's BOP InfoPac Magazine 2018

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

Monarch Butterfly Photograph by C Foster

Emergency Contacts Cruise Boat Dates Markets in the Bay Events, Shows, What's On Emergency & Fire Info Boat Safety Info Water Safety BBQ Safety Pet Info/Safety Tips “Tui” Gardening Calendar Paul’s Library Info Waipuna Hospice info Mt Maunganui RSA info Jokes and Quotes (Raw Essence) Page 18 And so much More …

Civil Defence info

Clubs list free

Aotearoa Māori name for New Zealand.

‘land of the long white cloud’.

“Never lend your car to someone you’ve given birth to” …

Page 18 Donald Welsh, Parenting Coach Do you have photographs you would like to share in the Bay of Plenty InfoPac email to ccsbopinfopac@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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07 577 0010 07 579 8000

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

Moon Phases Wednesday 07th November 2018 New Moon

Thursday 15th November 2018 First Quarter

Thursday 22nd November 2018 Full Moon

MOON PHASE The revolution of the Moon around the Earth makes it appear as if it is changing shape in the sky. This is caused by the different angles from which we see the brighter part of the Moon's surface. These are called "phases" of the Moon. The Moon passes through four major shapes or phases during a cycle that repeats itself every 29.5 days. The different phases of the moon are: New Moon: .

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

Engage in physical activity. Spend time alone.

Visualize your goals for the days ahead.

First Quarter:

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

It is the time for communication and action.

Full Moon:

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

Last Quarter:

Thursday 29th November 2018 Last Quarter

SEASONS

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

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

CC’s NOVEMBER HOROSCOPES Aries 21 March –19 April Temptation to buy expensive things need some thinking as to whether you really need them. This could prove to stress the pocket so think well before you spend. This is a good time to put in place future savings.

Taurus 20 April - 20 May

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

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February 29 Leap Year Every Four Years

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

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There are about to be some big changes around you. The hard work has paid off and it is now time for you to enjoy some down time.

However you need to look after what you have worked so hard for.

Gemini 21 June - 20 July With a positive frame of mind you have lots going on around you. You need to be on the ball if you want good outcomes from opportunity that are surrounding you at the moment. Tread carefully.

Cancer 21 June - 22 July Relationships seem to be in a good place. Life seems to be a roll with opportunities that if thought out well will bring positive results. This is a good time for socialising but be mindful of your opinions towards others.

Leo 23 July - 22 August Colleagues at work may make things tense. A good time to mind what you say and just do your job. If you are signing contracts or documents read the small print, Know what you are signing.

Virgo 23 August– 22 September Finish one job before you start another, You have a habit of overloading yourself which then puts stress on you. Financially things seem to be ticking along nicely but do keep watch as things have a habit of changing.

Libra 23 September - 22 October There are things ahead of you which will make a huge change to your life. There is a possibility of a move and change in work. New people crossing your path, it is likely you will make new friends.

Scorpio 23 October - 21 November Time to get out of the rut. Life to you at the moment is having some time out to enjoy some of the pleasures that life has to offer. Take a road trip with family or friends enjoy each others company

Sagittarius 22 November - 21 December Social life seems to be swinging from complicated to positive, A good time to get those jobs finished around the home. This will let you prepare for the festive season with friends and family.

Capricorn 22 December - 19 January Difficulties with relationships are causing a few problems. These need to be looked into and changes made to get things back on track with your partner. Don’t worry too much as things will fall into place.

Aquarius 20 January - 18 February Bridge Lessons - beginners - starting Thursday 9th March, evenings, Mount Maunganui Bridge Club, 60 Golf Road. For details see our website www.mount-maunganui.bridge-club.org Anne on 07 572 5522 or 021 08295766 or Bren on 0272 560774

This is a great time to look at new possible changes to your live. Don’t procrastinate go with your gut feeling and soon you will see that making change is good financially and life is good.

Pisces 19 February - 20 March Plans are on track, just keep going the way you are and you will very soon be enjoying the rewards from your hard work. Exciting times are ahead of you. You’ve earned it.

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

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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Editor’s Blurb Here we are our last month of Spring … The summer season will be with us soon, with Christmas right around the corner.

CC’s BOP InfoPac Planning the festive season can be quite stressful so Cindy, Phone: 021 501 200 start looking at it now and get things into place so you know what you are doing. Who are you having Christmas with and where what and who are having the children.

Make sure the children are not put in a situation where they are having to choose mum or dad. Try to join together as a family and enjoy time together. Remember Christmas is not about the big present … its about spending time together.

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

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

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

Public Holidays/Other 2018

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School Term Dates 2018 Primary, Intermediate Secondary

Term1

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

Term 2

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

Term 3

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

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

Anniversaries / Symbols

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

Gender Signs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Computer Short Cuts

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

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

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

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

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

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

If a child gets admitted a Mum, Dad or carer can also have access to a pack. Items 'lurking' in your bathroom cabinet that you have collected from holidays or airlines? or maybe you are a local hospitality provider that has surplus items you would like to donate to this Charity? *Motel sized: *Shampoo/Conditioner *Combs *Toothbrushes/toothpaste *Bodywash *Razors *Pens

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

Collection points are: ►TODD GOWER (principal sponsor of the trust) ►EVES REALITY (all offices) ►BAYFAIR CHIROPRACTIC (648 Maunganui Rd) ►CC’s BAY OF PLENTY INFOPAC (610 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui) Chris Bishell (Principal Trustee) Ph: 575 9066 or

0274300988

PHONETIC ALPHABET

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

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Pauls recommendations this month Three Take Home Treats New to the Library The Cut Out Girl, by Bart Van Es, traces the life of Lientje, a young Jewish girl in the Netherlands who was fostered by a network of underground families during the dark days of World War 2. One of the families was the authors grandparents. Cue trauma, drama and interwoven storytelling unseen before.

Alice Walker’s Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart can be read in both English and Spanish, for those of you learning the lingo. Over 70 poems chronicling our times from the author of Color Purple.

Pocketbook of Mental Health, now in its third edition, is a hands-on, one-stop resource for commonly-encountered situations, case studies, latest research and new material on recover and person-centered care. Authors are either Australia or New Zealand- registered nurses, lead by Eimera Muir-Cochrane See you soon!

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

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

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

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

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

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Market Dates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dog Free Zone

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Violence

After Suicide Support Group.

‘Choice’ So many ideas, thoughts and pain

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

Having the idea expresses an intention and that’s a good place to start.

Just recognising that there are choices is another starting place. Perhaps ‘choice’ is something about steering yourself in directions that you somehow know serve you better. You might have a day where you know an afternoon on the couch under a rug is what you need even though someone else might have other ideas for you; you get to make this choice. Or you might not feel like going to that dinner even though you know it would be good to go.

Sometimes the choice is between feelings and knowing and sometimes choices need a plan around them to make them possible…. “I’ll go to that dinner but take my own car so I can leave when I’m ready”.

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

“Good Grief”

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

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

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

Financial Violence occurs when an individual uses finances to

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

Spiritual Violence occurs when an

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

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

Contact Scott 0275656459 .

Separation and Responsibility's Separation of family’s are never easy, and children always seem to be stuck in the middle of parents arguments and changes of relationships.

However if you are in this situation you remember that you had your children and it is up to you, the parents to see that the children are loved and cared for and their needs met. It’s your job to supply this to your children. Its your responsibility to keep your parenting relationship alive and constructive, even when dealing with each others hurts. Never use the children as a wedge in your arguments and disputes against each other!

Your children didn't ask to be here You put them here. Put your issues aside now and then and spend time together with YOUR children.

Don’t let children see you fighting.

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

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

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

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

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

We also run an After Suicide Support Group.

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

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

Regards, Karen Ormsby ,…

Tauranga coordinator for GRG. … Phone: 0212255108

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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

We know it takes courage to ask for help.

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

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

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

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

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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This includes support in living independently, getting around, using technology, continuing to read and communicate, being socially active and staying in or looking for work.

Call us on 0800 24 33 33

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

Arthritis is caused by the loss of the smooth cartilage that covers the bones at the end of a joint. This cartilage usually helps joints move freely and comfortably but over time, the ends of the bones become exposed and rub together. Your pet may not necessarily have a limp and won't yelp or cry out in pain. Watch out for the more subtle signs: Dogs: Trouble jumping up on to furniture or in to the boot of the car Stiff and sore especially in the morning or after lying down Sleeping more and lying around for longer periods of time Changes in behaviour such as being more grumpy than usual Muscle loss along the spine and down the legs Cats Hesitant to jump down from your lap or from furniture Land in a heap when jumping down Reluctant to climb Reduced grooming leading to a poorly kept coat and matted fur Don’t be tempted to put these changes down to 'just getting old' as your pet may be in significant pain. Arrange a check up with us so we can examine your pet thoroughly.

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

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

Are your pets ...

Registered … Micro-chipped Up to date with vaccination’s … Wormed and Flea free Be A Responsible Pet Owner

Dogs burn in the sun just like you do.

If you’re planning beach trips and outdoor activities with your dogs this summer, make sure to protect them from the harsh UV rays of the sun. Just like humans, canines are susceptible to painful burns and potential skin cancer. If you think your fur baby is sun burnt make a visit to the vet for advise on what to do.

Watch out for paws on hot roads and paths As well as sunburn, hot roads and paths are also something important to consider during summer as paws can get burnt. If it's too hot for your own feet then it's too hot for your dog. Avoid going for walks during the middle of hot days and make sure to test the temperature of the paths you are walking on. Take precautions to walk in the shade or carry your dog if you need to cross hot paths and roads.

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Baby Sitters: DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHO YOU HAVE LOOKING AFTYER YOUR CHILDREN? ►Do you know the person ►Are they confident ►Are they experienced ►Do they have references ►Do they do drugs/alcohol /smoke ►Police check report ►Do your children like them ► What's mannerism /verbal ►Have you observed them with your children ► Does the babysitter panic/calm when things go wrong Never ever leave children alone. If left alone, things can go wrong. accidents with matches, stove, hot/deep water, poisons, falls - Check electrical objects are working properly or turned off … Don’t let children play with cords and switches - No smoking on the job. Babysitters could be distracted and leave a lit butt that could cause fire.

- Supervise children every moment they are in the kitchen. This is the place for accidents with fire and hot liquids - Make sure your babysitter knows in advance what all your escape options are in the case of emergency.

- Make sure the Babysitter knows how to get children out of the bedrooms if the front or back doors are blocked by smoke.

- Smoke kills. Close doors to stop smoke and fire spreading through the building fast.

- Teach your children how to crawl in smoke to get better air near the floor - Keep matches away out of sight so children cant get them.

- Call Emergency 111 Police Fire Ambulance Service fast! Give the complete name, street address and town over the phone.

- Don't go back into the house if it is on fire... Many die returning - Make sure you leave contact numbers in case the babysitter need advise or help (yours and your parents/friends) - Make sure your parents/friends know you have a babysitter with their numbers.

- Always ask your children how they found the babysitter … Ask the questions … Amazing what children can tell you.

YOU CAN NEVER BE TOO SAFE WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR CHILDRENS SAFTEY!

Disability Support

If you, or a member of your household or community has a disability or any special requirement that may affect the ability to cope in a disaster, make arrangements now to get the support needed. Build a personal support network Organise a personal support network of a minimum of three people to alert you to civil defence warnings, or to help if you need to be evacuated. This could be family members, carers, friends, neighbours or co-workers.

Ensure you have an emergency plan before a disaster happens and practice it with your support network. Plan for disasters and situations you could encounter.

Discuss your needs with the support network and make sure everyone knows how to operate necessary equipment.

Inform your support team if you are travelling or away from home.

Consider also: Ensuring you have emergency survival items, including any specialised items you need, and a getaway kit in case of evacuation.

Keeping at least seven days’ supply of your essential medications and make provisions for those that require refrigeration.

Wearing a medical alert tag or bracelet to identify your disability or health condition.

When travelling, letting a hotel or motel manager know of your requirements in case of an emergency.

Knowing where to go for assistance if you are dependent on a dialysis machine or other life-sustaining equipment or treatment.

Hearing impairment Radio and television stations will broadcast civil defence information and advice before and during a disaster. Ask your support network to alert you to warnings and keep you informed. Contact the emergency management staff at your local council to find out what local warning systems are in place in your community.

Consider installing a system appropriate to your needs such as an alarm with flashing strobe lights to get your attention. Replace the batteries once a year. You may want to consider giving a key to a neighbour so they can alert you to a warning. Keep a writing pad and pencils and a torch in your getaway kit so you can communicate with others.

Information on the hazards we face in New Zealand and advice on what to do to be better prepared is presented in New Zealand Sign Language and captions on a DVD available from the Downloads Page.

Sight impairment People who are blind or partially sighted may have to depend on others if they have to evacuate or go to an unfamiliar Civil Defence Centre. If you have a guide dog, make sure you have a getaway kit for your dog with food, medications, vaccination records, identification and harnesses to take with you. Keep extra canes at home and in the workplace even if you use a guide dog. Be aware that animals may become confused or disoriented in an emergency. Trained service animals will be allowed to stay in emergency shelters with their owners. Check with your local council for more information.

Information on the hazards we face in New Zealand and advice on what to do to be better prepared is available in audio formats on the Resources for the blind and partially sighted page.

Physical disability or mobility impairment If you or someone you are caring for has a physical disability or difficulty with mobility, include mobility aids in your emergency getaway kit. This will help you cope if you are evacuated to a different area. In a major earthquake the ground-shaking will make it difficult or impossible for you to move any distance. If you cannot safely get under a table, move near an inside wall of the building away from windows and tall items that can fall on you, and cover your head and neck as best you can. Lock your wheels if you are in a wheelchair. In bed, pull the sheets and blankets over you and use your pillow to protect your head and neck.

Download the drop, cover, and hold information for people with physical disabilities or mobility impairment fact sheet (.pdf 860k) Asthma and respiratory problems People with asthma or a respiratory disorder will be more susceptible to dust, volcanic ash, or the stress of an emergency. Make sure you have dust masks at home and in your emergency getaway kit and enough medicines for at least seven days.

Special food requirements If you, or someone you are caring for, have special dietary needs, make sure there is enough stock of these food items for at least seven days at home, and in the emergency getaway kit. If you must be evacuated, emergency shelters are unlikely to have the special food items you may need.

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.

More info http://getthru.govt.nz/disasters/earthquake/ Barbecues are the focal point for a lot of summer entertaining. They’re also a convenient and healthy way for the whole family to get together at meal times. But it pays to follow a few simple tips.

If you have bubbles–you’ve got troubles. Before using a gas barbeque, check the connection between the gas tank and the fuel line doesn't leak. Do this by applying dishwashing liquid to the end of the hose where it connects to the gas cylinder. If it starts foaming it means you have a leak.

Get it checked by a professional before using it.

Don't light fires in fire ban areas! Not only could you cause millions of dollars damage, but you could be liable for it.

Keep looking while you are cooking. A moments inattention can cause more than a burnt sausage.

Take care with alcohol around barbeques. Don't drink and fry! Have a drink once you’ve sat down to eat.

Do not add flammable liquid to an already lit fire because the flame can flashback up into the container and explode.

Never barbeque in enclosed areas-carbon monoxide could be produced.

Ensure children do not play to close to the barbeque. Barbeques are often unstable and can tip with a small nudge.

Dispose of hot coals properly-douse them with plenty water, and stir them to ensure that the fire is out. ►Check your smoke alarms are Never place them in plastic, paper or wooden containers. they working.

Ensure careful handling of open flames, fires, candles, braziers and camp fires.

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When it's a leap year?

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

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

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

Every year divisible by 4 is a leap year.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mount Maunganui R.S.A. CHESS Mount Maunganui RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd 7:30pm onwards tournament games "includes casual chess" 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/ New Zealand Chess Federation Inc

After 10 years, the wife starts to think their kid looks kind of strange so she decides to do a DNA test. She finds out that the kid is actually from completely different parents.

Wife: Honey, I have something very serious to tell you.

Husband: What's up?

Wife: According to DNA test results, this is not our kid...

Husband: Well you don't remember, do you? When we were leaving the hospital, you noticed that our baby had pooped, then you said: "Please go change the baby, I'll wait for you here." So I went inside, got a clean one and left the dirty one there.

Moral of the story: Never give a man a job for which he is not qualified.

Three important words in life

Without this there is nothing A high-school student came home from school seeming rather depressed.

"What's the matter, son," asked his mother.

"Aw, gee," said the boy, "It's my marks.

They're all wet."

"What do you mean 'all wet?'"

"I mean," he replied, "below C-level."

Here’s the right approach for separating and separated parents: Look after yourselves, be civil, so that you can be in the best possible place to be both mindful of your children’s needs in a time of loss, 'It's just too hot to wear clothes today,' and to look after them Jack says as he stepped out of the shower.

'Honey, what do you think the as they figure out neighbours would think if I mowed the “where to from here!”

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lawn like this?'

'Probably that I married you for your money,' she replied.

The man approached a very beautiful woman in a large supermarket and asked, "You know, I've lost my wife here in the supermarket. Can you talk to me for a couple of minutes?"

"Why?" she asks.

"Because every time I talk to a beautiful woman, my wife appears out of nowhere."

While creating husbands, God promised women that good and ideal husbands would be found in all corners of the world......... ...... then He made the earth round, and laughed and laughed and laughed.

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

These areas include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emergencies: in the event of an emergency dial 111.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photo: Tauranga City Libraries.

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

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

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

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

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

Rangiwaea is accessible from Matakana at low water.

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

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

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

Matakana Island

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

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

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Disaster preparedness for people with disabilities Being prepared for any disaster is essential but if you, or a member of your household have a disability then you may need to make some extra arrangements to be able to cope in an emergency.

These include learning more about the hazards in your area, building a personal support network to help you and practicing your emergency plan.

Whether you are physically impaired or have other medical concerns you should ensure that any warning systems you use are appropriate for your needs.

You should keep at least seven days’ supply of essential medications in your home and make provision for any that need to be refrigerated. Any special dietary needs or equipment should be included.

The Disabilities Resource Centre Trust and the Bay of Plenty Emergency Management Group have prepared a document with lots of helpful tips and checklists. For more information and help visit www.tauranga.govt.nz or www.getthru.govt.nz

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Are you prepared for an emergency?

The Tauranga area faces a number of potential hazards, such as earthquakes, tsunami, and flooding. We can’t remove these hazards, but we can take steps to reduce the impacts of an emergency event, and prepare ourselves to recover more quickly and comfortably.

Steps we can all take to help be better prepared: 1 – Know your hazards and risks 2 – Make your home safer 3 – Prepare an out of region contact 4 – Agree on a meeting place 5 – Plan for your children 6 – Know where to find information 7 – Know how to turn off utilities 8 – Store emergency water 9 – Stock emergency supplies 10 – Prepare an emergency/getaway kit 11 – Know your neighbours 12 – Identify your nearest Civil Defence Centre For more information and help visit www.tauranga.govt.nz or www.getthru.govt.nz

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boating Safety Reminders (Use Your Common Sense) Life jackets You never know what your day holds for you. When going out in your boats use your brains and show responsibility of a boat owner.

Safety precautions should always be set in place in cases of emergency. Wearing a life jacket can increases your survival time in the water. See all your passengers and yourself wear life jackets – take them, wear them! They are no good on the floor of the boat… Also see that your life jackets are in good working order and the right size for your passengers.

The Skipper The skipper is responsible for the safety for everyone aboard and for the safe operation of the boat. Stay within the limits of your boat and your experience. Keep your speed within speed limits, and be on watch for water sport users… skiers, disc’s, swimmers, children, jump ramps.

Communications Make sure there are two separate waterproof ways of communicating so that in the case of an emergency you have higher chance of communication if needed. Enclose phones in waterproof bags to help keep them dry. Always let people know where you are planning to go and what time to expect you back. If you change your plans notify your people so they know what and where you are.

Weather The weather can be unpredictable rain wind cloudy and rough waves. Check the local marine weather forecast before you go out in the boat. The long and short of this is don’t go out in the boat if the weather is changeable and may become dangerous. Consider the size of your boat and the number of people you are planning to take out.

Alcohol DON’T take alcohol on the boat! Safe boating and alcohol do not mix. Don’t put your passengers and yourself at risk, leave the alcohol at home. Things can change quickly on the water. You need to stay alert and aware. An intoxicated person in charge of a boat is not able to judge things clearly. Take care on the water and enjoy it … see you get home safe, don’t become another drowning statistic

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TXT DRIVING DON’T TXT WHEN DRIVING!!!

DRINK DRIVING We have all been warned about drink driving.

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

Regardless of all the advertising, Police warnings, people still drive and use mobile phones. What is there not to understand? The danger they are putting Have your parties enjoy your friends and celebrate holidays but use your themselves and others in by driving with eyes off the road. brains, organise your travel home or stay at your friend’s place.

Taxis are available and in the end are cheaper than a drink driving ticket, loss Come on people don’t be so bloody stupid … there is enough advertising around warning you of the dangers but still you do it. You think it won’t and of licence or living with the fact you have injured or killed another person. can’t happen to you… think again.

DON’T BE A BLOODY IDIOT!

Remember if you kill another person or yourself you

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?

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!

You woke up this morning! A lot of people didn’t. And a lot of people who did, won’t survive the day. This isn’t to depress you or make you think about death and get sad and stuff, it’s just a reminder that we’ve hit the jackpot having the opportunity of life. There’s always something or someone to be grateful for right this second, we just have to stop letting monotony diminish the value of and our appreciation for friends, family, good health, food, water, technology, and all that other amazing stuff. Gratitude y’all.

ALCOHOL AND DIABETES SAT 3RD NOVEMBER 2018 - 6:30PM Fireworks Extravaganza & Burger King Super Saloon Series SAT 17TH NOVEMBER 2018 - 6:30PM Demo Derby SAT 1ST DECEMBER 2018 - 6:30PM North Island Saloon Car Championship TUE 4TH DECEMBER 2018 - 6:30PM South Pacific Sprint Cars, NZ, USA & Aus FRI 28TH DECEMBER 2018 - 6:30PM South Pacific Midget 40 Lapper SAT 5TH JANUARY 2019 - 6:30PM South Pacific Super Saloon Car Championship SAT 26TH JANUARY 2019 - 6:30PM Burger King Super Saloon Championship SAT 9TH FEBRUARY 2019 - 6:30PM Super Stock Rumble THU 14TH FEBRUARY 2019 - 4:00PM New Zealand Stock Car Champs - practise night FRI 15TH FEBRUARY 2019 - 6:30PM New Zealand Stock Car Champs - Qualifying Night SAT 16TH FEBRUARY 2019 - 6:30PM New Zealand Stock Car Champs - Championship Night SAT 2ND MARCH 2019 - 6:30PM Demo Derby SAT 9TH MARCH 2019 - 6:30PM North Island Midget Championship SAT 30TH MARCH 2019 - 6:30PM Bay Champs SAT 6TH APRIL 2019 - 6:30PM Super Stock Rumble SAT 27TH APRIL 2019 - 6:30PM Harry Fredrickson Stock Car Gold Cup

While alcohol can have an effect on blood sugar levels, with careful management and a few precautions most people with diabetes can enjoy alcoholic beverages. People with diabetes are at greater risk of experiencing hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose). This is because alcohol blocks the production of glucose from the liver as it works hard to remove the alcohol (toxin) from the body’s systems. Weight gain and increased lipid levels are also potential side effects of alcohol consumption.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

Discuss with your doctor if it is okay for you to drink alcohol.

Limit yourself to 1-2 drinks per session and avoid drinking more than twice a week.

Never drink on an empty stomach. Maintain regular carbohydrate intake.

Monitor blood glucose levels (BGL) before during and after drinking.

This is really important before bed to avoid hypoglycaemic episodes while asleep.

Avoid sweet/dessert wines, liqueurs and premixes.

Add water or ice to your drinks.

KEY MESSAGE

People with diabetes can enjoy an occasional drink but understanding the risks and careful management is required.

Tayla Watson and the Diabetes Nurses

SAT 4TH MAY 2019 - 6:30PM Closing Night Fireworks Extravaganza

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

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LINE DANCING is back on every Saturday!

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

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Mount Maunganui RSA (INC.) 544 Maunganui Road, PO Box 4011 P: 07 5754477 / M: 022 647 1407 E: reception@mtrsa.co.nz

Every week Top Quality Live Entertainment Fri/Sat/Sun

Entertainment Committee The Entertainment Committee require helpers for putting events together, setting up, decorations etc. If you would like to help please leave you name at the office. Phone 575-4477

Club Date: Sunday 25th November No December show.

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“NO, you can’t go there” Erma Bombeck was an American humorist in the 1960’s through to the mid 1990’s. She wrote about life as a suburban housewife with children over this period. She also wrote 15 books about life in general, as well as her columns being published in titles such as Good Housekeeping, Family Circle and the like I have not read her books in their entirety but the one titled ‘The Grass is always Greener over the septic tank” intrigues me, maybe a summer reading list.

However I digress, Erma also wrote about raising children, and one poem she wrote I read recently on Facebook talked about loving your offspring…… these are some excerpts.

I loved you enough to bug you about where you were going, with whom and when you’ll be back I loved you enough to insist you brought a bike with your own money when we could afford to and you couldn’t.

I loved you enough to stand over you while you took two hours to clean your room, and it would have taken me 15 minutes I loved you enough to be silent and let you discover your new friend was a creep I loved you enough not to make excuses about your lack of respect or your bad manners But most of all, I loved you enough to say NO when you hated me for it, That was the hardest part of all These writings were done around 1970 which is 48 years ago. For old guys like me it seems just like yesterday!

What I see, however, that in our ever changing life that seems to get faster each year, some things don’t change. Yes these days it’s not bikes but cell phones we should be insisting on our children buying. Having said that, after all these years, many of these comments still ring true. We need parents, not children’s friends, these are our children, not something to dress up and display, along with your new car and flash house in order to show the world you have made it. These children are your shot at creating something for the next generation, something to leave our world to. .

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So be the mean Mum that enforces the rules, be the nasty Dad that says “NO, you can’t go there”, allow these children to complain about you on snapchat, twitter and Facebook. Be silent and let all their friends rally against you. Make your call, and stand your ground, and remember what Erma said ...

“Never lend your car to someone you’ve given birth to” Have a good month Donald Welsh Parenting Coach

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

It is my passion to inspire people to live a happy, healthy life without missing out on the "sweet" stuff. Check out my Facebook page facebook.com/rawessencelife Mary-Jean :) These Raw Vegan cupcakes are so deliciously chocolatey and chewy Enjoy!

This months recipe is a chewy, nutty ball with a hint of sour. Only 4 ingredients too!

Salted Caramel Balls Ingredients: 1 cup dried dates 1 cup peanuts or nut of your choice 2 tsp pure vanilla extract pinch Himalayan salt Put all ingredients into food processor and blitz until well combined. Add a little water if needed to bind together. Roll into balls and coat with desiccated coconut if desired. Keep in fridge for up to a week. Enjoy :)

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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

The roads in town are for everyone. We should expect pedestrians and cyclists. About one third of crashes are caused by SPEEDING If a child steps out 45 metres away and the vehicle is travelling at 60km/h by the time the alert driver reacts and brakes, the car will still be travelling at 44km/h when the child is hit.

There is a one in three chance that the child will die. ►If a vehicle hits a person at 50km/h, the risk of death is 40% ►If a vehicle hits a person at 60km/h, the risk of death is 70% ►If a vehicle hits a person at 70km/h, the risk of death is 96%

Kill your speed, not a child SLOW DOWN

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Diabetes Wellbeing There is a well-known link between diabetes and depression.

However, the emotional impact of the condition is still not always recognised.

Being diagnosed and living with diabetes can affect people in very different ways. Some people find they are able to cope with diabetes and it has little effect on their day-to-day life, while others may find that it turns their lives upside down. Finding diabetes difficult to cope with is a common feeling and does not mean that you are doing something wrong.

Many people find their own way to deal with these feelings, but for some they continue to struggle to come to terms with how their diabetes makes them feel. Sometimes these feelings can develop into depression.

Although people with diabetes have a higher chance of showing signs of depression, not all people with diabetes who are finding it difficult to cope with will develop depression.

WHAT MAY HELP? Some people find talking their feelings through with someone close or with a healthcare professional can be helpful. Local support groups offer the opportunity to other people with the same condition who may have experienced similar feelings Counselling may be available through your GP practice If you are continually feeling low seek help. .

The Diabetes Specialist Nurses Isabel, Kaye, Maureen, Miranda,Rose

Early Detection The early detection of cancer means finding cancer before there are symptoms or as soon as possible after they develop. Its aim is to find the cancer before it has time to spread to other parts of the body.

Early detection can help to reduce the time before diagnosis and, hopefully, lower the mortality rates for many types of cancer. It is important to always seek medical advice as soon as you notice any unusual changes.

Unfortunately, while some cancers have early warning signs that are easy to identify many do not. The important message is to be aware of any changes that are out of the ordinary for you and to see a health professional as soon as possible to discuss what these changes may mean.

For more information go to http://www.cancernz.org.nz

Monarch Butterfly's Each year I get inundated with the caterpillars and they totally destroy the swan plant. Just the other day I was passing the plant when I noticed caterpillars. When I took a good look, shock set in when I saw just how many were on the plant.

There are four stages of the monarch butterfly life cycle are the egg, the larvae (caterpillar), the pupa (chrysalis), and the adult butterfly.

A butterfly begins as an egg, when laid on the milkweed leaf. The Monarch lay one egg at a time up to about 500 the size of a pin head. These eggs grow very quickly and before you know it they are tiny caterpillar's eating the milk weed plant (swan plant) Monarchs cannot survive without milkweed; their caterpillars only eat milkweed plants. The milkweed they feed on as a caterpillar is actually a poisonous toxin and is stored in their bodies. This is what makes the monarch butterfly taste so terrible to predators.

The caterpillars are a very hungry worm and can demolish a plant in a very short time.

I have always run out of food for them and have had to go on the hunt for plants to feed them. It can be very stressful trying to keep up with the food for these critters. I always have a good success rate with the monarch and have been able to watch them through the stages of development. Setting free monarchs is a very satisfying feeling until you turn around and find the next lot on your eaten plant.

(Last year about 80+ in total set free) Few Monarchs on the curtain waiting to be freed when the storm settled Cindy Foster

These are some of the monarchs I have at the moment … plants stripped no food again.

Plants stripped … no food

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WANT TO REDUCE STRESS AND DEBT TO LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE? When things feel out of kilter, it makes people feel unsettled and anxious.

Creating order and decluttering can relieve some of that anxiety.

Clutter can come with a lot of baggage, both literally and figuratively.

When you look into your messy closet you may feel stress at the lack of organisation, or guilt over the items that are lying there untouched with the price tags still on.

By decluttering you give more value to items you keep and treasure, essentially making them special. They no longer become just another 'thing'.

The idea of living a simplified, uncluttered life with less stuff means fewer possessions. More importantly it means less to clean, less debt, less to organise, less stress and more money and energy to put towards other activities.

So, where to begin? …

Start small, pick a shelf or a bench Schedule time to declutter.

Pick a weekend and invite family or friends to help …

Do a bit at a time.

Start a 365-day giveaway challenge - donating one thing a day.

Create a 'maybe box' and if you don’t touch it in 6 months, get rid of it.

Waipuna Hospice charity shops accept most things that are clean and in good working condition. We are always keen and grateful to receive donated products that can be on-sold in our shops. Remember one person's cast-off is another person's treasure!

What’s more we will collect your items for FREE! If you wish to donate items of a standard to be sold, you can drop them off at Unit I, 4 Brook Street, (just behind the Fraser Street shop).

Or you can complete a pickup form on our website,

waipunahospice.org.nz/our-shops OR call our hotline on (07) 281 1755 and we will collect your items.

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Tips to help you avoid driver fatigue

Seizure First Aid Stay with the person Time the seizure Protect from injury Loosen anything tight from round the neck Do not restrain the person Do not put anything in the mouth Roll the person on their side as the seizure subsides Talk to the person reassuringly, after the seizure Breaking the cycle of domestic violence is not easy but it is possible.

Ahakoa teitei te maunga ka taea te piki No matter how high the mountain, we can climb it.

Ahakoa pehea nunui te ngaru o te moana ka pakaru i te ihu o te waka No matter how high the wave of the sea, the prow of the little canoe will break it.

“Kia Kaha Kia Maea Kia Manawanui” Be Strong Be Brave Be Determined

Get a good night's sleep before driving, preferably eight hours.

Avoid driving during the hours when you are normally sleeping. For most people, this will be between 10pm and 6am.

If you normally have a mid-afternoon nap, then you should avoid driving at that time.

Make sure that following a period of sleep you are fully awake before driving.

Don't drink even small amounts of alcohol. It will make the effects of fatigue much worse.

When taking long trips, plan your journey to include rest breaks.

Share the driving if possible.

Snack on light, fresh foods. Avoid consuming fatty, sugary or carbohydrate-filled foods, which can make you tired.

Recognise the warning signs Some warning signs are: Having trouble focusing, keeping your eyes open or holding your head up Daydreaming, wandering or disconnected thoughts, loss of memory Yawning or rubbing your eyes repeatedly Drifting from your lane, tailgating and missing signs or exits Feeling restless and irritable.

Stop to revive, then drive During long trips, take rest breaks about every two hours or every 100 kilometres.

If you start feeling sleepy: don't keep driving – pull over immediately in a safe place (as far off the road as possible) move to the passenger seat and take a 15–20 minute power nap. A short sleep is very refreshing – try not to nap for a period longer than 40 minutes otherwise you may feel groggy and disoriented when you wake up and for quite some time afterwards (this is called sleep inertia) wait at least 10 minutes to make sure that you are completely awake before you start driving again. If you still feel sleepy don't drive, find a place to sleep for an extended period or for the night. http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/about-limits/driver-fatigue.html

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 parent's 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 holiday 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 for this time of the year … Come on people wake up think and take more care.

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 smoother surface with much smaller waves, with waves breaking on either side Debris floating out to sea A rippled look, when the water around is generally calm.

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.

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Bay of Plenty North Island

“Kia Kaha Kia Maea Kia Manawanui” Be Strong Be Brave Be Determined Family violence is a crime. It is not a private matter. People in violent relationships often cannot help themselves.

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

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

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

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