September News Letter 2014

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Tuesday 02nd September First Quarter

Monday 08th September Full Moon

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Monday 15th September Last Quarter

Tuesday 23rd September New Moon

Moon Phases 2014 STARS

atmosphere around the earth and there Stars twinkle because the light we see coming from the stars travels through the is turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere

A Crystal Meth Poem If my glamorous lifestyle is appealing to you.

And you want to try me because you’ve nothing to lose.

Then, let me give you a bit of advice. You are a fool.

And you’d better think twice.

I destroy homes. I tear families apart.

I take your children and that’s just the start.

I’m more valued than diamonds. More precious than gold.

The sorrow I bring is a sight to behold.

If you need me, remember; I’m easily found.

I live all around you. In school and in town.

I live with the rich. I live with the poor.

I live just down the road. And maybe next door.

I have many names, but there’s one you’ll know best.

I’m sure you’ve heard of me. My name’s Crystal Meth.

My power is awesome. Try me you’ll see.

But if you do, You may never break free.

PARTY SAFE Contacts: Always have emergency numbers with you. Parents, Friends, Emergency number 111, Taxi numbers. Always let family know where you are and who you are with.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please make contact with me if you wish to advertise in October,November and December News Letters are print deadlines so all information is required early. Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com

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Razors pain you, Rivers are damp, Acids stain you, And drugs cause cramp, Guns aren’t lawful, Nooses give, Gas smells awful, You might as well live.

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OLD GRUMPY’S GALLERY………

Welcome to Old Grumpy’s Gallery, where Bob and Verena invite you to come and experience their unique interesting emporium….

The shop is located in Mount Maunganui and is housed alongside Barry Muir’s Furniture Gallery…

Old Grumpy’s Gallery is often referred to as a book store!.... Well that may be the impression that is portrayed and yes we stock thousands of ever changing titles of our Pre Loved books that bring joy and appreciation to our customers… Where else in the region can such a huge range of clean odour free books be browsed through and purchased at incredible bargain prices ? Where else in the region is there a book fare every day ?

There is much more on offer at Old Grumpy’s… Looking for a cool place to meet ? At Old Grumpy’s Gallery patrons can relax, catch up with friends for a chat in a nice cosy corner and enjoy a fresh made coffee or beverage of choice accompanied with delicious slice.

Old Grumpy’s Gallery is a popular venue for groups of around ten to twenty people for social meetings. We tailor the venue to suit the occasion, such as a Probus group coffee morning (Where an Old Grumpy’s Quiz is always fun) or book clubs and similar groups for early evening gatherings... Please talk to us about hosting your group meetings..

We have Music, music and more music. Vinyl records… Hundreds of ever changing titles of Classic Rock, Pop, Easy Listening, 60’s, Country, Jazz, Blues and Classical top quality collectors dreams albums.. Many more bargain priced titles also in stock. And of course a good range of music CD’s Not only do we have music to listen too.. We stock an exciting range of Gabriel Musical Instruments.. Come in and check out our prices on Guitars, Ukeleles, Violins and Brass Instruments.

Where it all began…PHOTOGRAPHY- Old Grumpy’s Gallery is constantly developing and adapting to meet customer’s requirements. On show and available every day are many of Bob’s photographed images. Stunning landscape images from around the area, available in various sizes printed, framed, posters, mounted, on canvas, postcard and calendar…

Now available - 2015 Mt Maunganui calendars featuring local images by Bob..

Photographers – Take control of your camera..

Enquire about enrolling in our Photography School.

As a footnote we wish to express our thanks to all readers of this publication who have contacted us and who have visited and commented to us.. The response has been fantastic..

276 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, 3116 Phone: 07 281 1256 Email: bob@oldgrumpys.co.nz Website www.oldgrumpys.co.nz Facebook: Old Grumpy’s Gallery

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112 Tara Road, Papamoa

Our New Range Of Giftware Has Arrived, Gifts for Weddings and Special Occasions

Web Site: Pacifica

Garden Centre.com

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SMOKE ALARMS. Do you have them in your home?. If not time you stepped out and purchased some. They are not expensive compared to what you could loose if you should have a fire. They could be the saviour of your family, pets and home.

Don’t think it can’t and won’t happen to you! … We all make mistakes and you never know day to day what is in store for you and your family. Make sure you check that it is working from time to time see that the batteries are good. …

Why not do a check of your electrical appliances, TV’s, Computers, check the cords and what you have plugged into sockets. Make sure it’s not over loaded.

HEATERS check your heaters are free of dust and not put by other furniture or flammable items Make sure they are safe from children and, don't leave children alone with heaters going.

Electric blankets when did you have your electric blanket checked? Don’t go to bed and leave them turned on over night.

Do you have a Fire Extinguisher in your home. You can never be too safe or prepared when it comes to fire and safety. A fire extinguisher just might be enough to put a small fire out before it gets away from you.

DIABETES FOOD FACTS People with diabetes do not need to buy special foods or cook special meals. Carbohydrates (eg. Bread, pasta, rice, potatoes and fruit) are an important part of the diet.

Low fat foods are a key part of healthy eating COMMON MYTHS Sugar causes diabetes (NOT TRUE) Starchy foods are fattening (NOT TRUE) it is what you put on them that is usually the problem) All fat is bad (NOT TRUE). Try to use unsaturated fats eg. Cannola and olive oil based products, avocado and nuts) If it is low-fat I can eat as much as I like. (NOT TRUE. Product may have lots of sugar. Read the label!!!)

KEY MESSAGES Healthy eating is the Key Read the food labels and know serving sizes This way of eating is suitable for all the family The Diabetes Specialist Nurses Isabel, Kaye, Maureen, Miranda, Rose

Opposite Library 373 Maunganui Road Mount Maunganui Phone 575 3733

Discount Voucher $10.00 Off The Normal Retail Price One Voucher Per Purchase

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 07 5755 181 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 7) Are you frustrated with trying to use your computer?

Do you need help to get you started with the basic’s One on one in your home on your computer (Mount, Tauranga, Papamoa)

Learn how to: Email, Skype, Save Photos, Insert Photos Into A Document, Work with word documents, publisher, excel, how to make folders Call me on 021 501 200

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

~Approx 1900 of these packs have been given FREE during the 3 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/ paste *Bodywash *Razors *Pens Collection points are: ►TODD GOWER (principal sponsor of the trust) ►EVES REALITY (all offices) ►BAYFAIR CHIROPRACTIC (648 Maunganui Rd) ►CC’s BAY OF PLENTY COMMUNITY NEWS LETTER (610 Maunganui Rd, Mt We have a contract with AVALON Disability Service Providers (Te Puna) Textiles & Sewing Dept to sew some of the bags. They also do a fantastic job

assisting the Trust to fill these bags with the toiletries.

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

Laptop screen THUMBS UP Z Petrol Station at Papamoa I give thumbs up to Z again as I had a problem while in Papamoa and the Manager of the Z Station helped me and got me on my way again … Thank you!

Z is the place for SERVICE they pump your gas for you and always go out of their way to help.

Windows wash and always serve you with a smile

The Tea Towel as a Work of Art A delightful design by local artist Mandy Williams graces this year’s fundraising tea towel. High quality 100% cotton, beautifully packaged, making an excellent gift or a talking point for your own kitchen. $12 each, light and compact to post.

New Zealand Home Diary 2015 This commemorative edition includes vintage photos, a recipe for ANZAC biscuits for ‘feeding the troops’, how NZ women supported the war effort and features of the kitchen 100 years ago. “A dishwasher in 1915 was usually a child or two with a tea towel.”

Also includes the popular features of weekly recipe ideas, handy household hints, public holidays, school terms, and First Aid advice. $18 each (+$2 if you opt to have it posted).

The tea towel and diary are both available from Waipuna Hospice, our Hospice Shops and online www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz.

We depend on – and greatly value – the support of our community to help us provide specialist nursing care and a wide range of support services to our patients and their families. As well as supporting our fundraising initiatives, there are all sorts of volunteer roles where you can make a difference.

Contact Waipuna Hospice for details Tel 552 4380.

As I mentioned last month, the screen on a laptop is somewhat fragile. What I didn’t mention is that replacing the screen costs at least $150 + fitting. Large screens or touch screens can easily get over $500. So, if you have a screen on your laptop that doesn’t work, let me describe a way to access your laptop without it.

Most laptops have a VGA or DVI or HDMI plug on the side somewhere. Modern laptops would have a HDMI plug. With these plugs you can use a special cord to connect the laptop to a spare desktop computer monitor or even to a TV. Of course, your laptop is no longer portable, but it does give you quick access to your data.

And don’t worry about understanding what the acronyms VGA, DVI or HDMI mean, or what the plugs look like, just remember that it probably can be done, and give me a call to make it happen.

It is possible that your screen may not work due to some other issue. In which case you may be in need of my free quote service.

I give free advice on desktop and laptop computers to help you decide what is best for your situation. See my ad for contact details.

-David (Kings Computers)

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World Suicide Prevention Day Please join us at our Memorial Service as we remember those lost to suicide.

Wednesday, September 10, 5:30pm Edgewater Fan (opposite Starbucks, by the water) The Strand, Tauranga CBD All welcome. For more information contact Grief Support Services 578 4480

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Donald Welsh — ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ Nigel Latta has been on the telly recently, and the last episode I saw was about the countries appalling family violence rates and the damage it does to the next generation. The programme also talked about people who are making a difference in their communities. As a community we need to remember that ‘it takes a village to raise a child’.

One of the main causes of family violence is poverty or simply too much money going out and too little coming in. This causes stress and anguish, people sometimes get into situations they can’t see a way out of, and the problems begin.

We, as neighbours, in communities need to look after each other and I would like to point to the great work done by the ‘Good neighbour Trust’ http:// www.goodneighbour.co.nz who are a Tauranga based trust helping communities to work together and to care a little bit more for each other, from their website I took this phrase by meeting practical needs, could we build better relationships, and begin the journey of transforming our communities through simple acts of generosity and kindness. This group helps with home improvements projects, a food rescue, and a community gardens. Much of this will help families make their money go a little bit further and help to reduce household stress. This trust was recently awarded the supreme Trustpower Community award and has been nominated for national recognition. Well done!

There are times when as neighbours we hear and see things that we might think should not be happening in families and sometimes we will think someone should do something about that. The person that can do something is the person looking at you in the bathroom mirror each morning. YES, YOU! Sometimes you may think about approaching the home yourself, maybe you need to take someone else and sometimes it’s all too hard and you might need to call in someone else. Those people might be the Police or Child Youth & Family. I have worked with (not for) both statutory organisations and they are not as scary as some people think. If you request confidentiality you will usually get it, and really they are there to help, just sometimes help is a tough call of taking action.

So I challenge you to think about what you can do to help build a neighbourhood or a community. What would happen if you went and spoke with your neighbour, you know the person living next door to you. How hard would it be to start a relationship with them and become just a little bit involved in their life?

How would you feel if the other neighbour did the same to you? If there are things you need but don’t know how to (like gardening), find out, look towards groups like Good Neighbour Trust or other groups who might be able to help you learn some things. When you are in a difficult situation it is what you do to respond to that situation that will define you as a person and make you successful.

Have a good month - Donald Welsh - Parenting Coach Tauranga

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I'm Brendan Horan and you probably won’t have heard much about the NZ Independent Coalition.

We want to change politics for the better and we want to involve you.

I never wanted to be a politician . Mostly just lived my life – surfed, fished went to work and didn't really think about them.

Then I met a whole bunch of them when I was presenting the weather at TVNZ and I wasn’t impressed. By then I had a son and another child on the way. And I was thinking more about their future and the future of NZ. I thought I could make a difference.

I joined a Political party and over the next 4 years I worked my way up the ranks onto the Executive board, campaigned hard across two elections and made it.

I’ve been an MP for 3 years now and when I got to parliament I quickly realised that like many other MPs before me, there is a party line that has to followed, backers that must be appeased and trade-offs happen all too frequently.

It was only when I became an Independent, I was much more effective. If parties wanted my vote I was able to listen to the people and the interest groups I spoke to and work with them to make changes to their legislation. I was able to be their voice and represent what they wanted. My success rate for positive change increased dramatically.

I was able to highlight local issues to Government ministers and work with them for the local people in the Bay. For instance – I asked the Minister of Transport to take the burden of Route K off Tauranga ratepayers.

I worked with Todd McLay and Tony Ryall to rid our streets of legal highs I even had Bill Hohepa thank me for my work in standing up for recreational fishermen's rights on the snapper legislation.

And on a day to day basis I worked with many locals helping them with individual problems.

Over my political life I have realised that the political party system we have has become corporatized.

Many MPs climb the corporate ladder of their party rather than serving the people they are supposed to represent. Many MPs want to serve their people but are hindered by their party hierarchy.

Many people spoke to me about how disconnected they felt to their MPs. Together we thought - How could we change that? How could we give the power back to the people? How could we make it so that MPs actually represented the will of the people.

And so the New Zealand Independent Coalition was born. Imagine being able to vote online and have an ongoing voice in what your MP has to do? Accountable representation - Amazing?!

In terms of policy and where we sit - we are centrist. We want the best for NZ economically without raping and pillaging the environment. We want a fair wage economy without businesses going under.

We offer political representation by locals, for locals, where MPs first obligation is to the people of their electorate. Where MPs represent the will of the people.

Whatever your party affiliation – please consider the benefits of having a representative whose sole job is to look after our people in our region.

Please consider giving your vote to me in the Bay of Plenty and Party vote NZ Independent Coalition.

For more information on our policies and values check out www.nzindependentorg.nz Thank you Authorised by Helen Anderson, 13a Taupo Ave, Mt Maunganui

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 07 5755 181 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 11) Police Report A victim of crime that I was speaking to recently relayed to me her shock at how old the offender was who entered her home (15 years). Police in Mount Maunganui deal with a high volume of youth offenders, recently there has been a focus on school students who go into the supermarket and steal chocolate to sell on in the school. Another incident that has occurred recently is a Constable being punched in the neck by a 9 year old. The message I am trying to pass on here is not to dismiss suspicious behaviour because the perpetrator looks too young in your view.

Over the weekend there has been a spate of burglaries in the Papamoa, Omokoroa, Oropi and Pyes Pa area focusing on houses under construction. There have not been any reports that I am aware of in the Mount area but this message is to advise you that if you are working on a site to ensure all tools are securely stored at the end of the day, also consider if the housing materials left in the property are secure, heat pumps, kitchen appliances and plumbing gear have been taken in these recent break ins.

Yesterday (18/08/2014) a tradesman working on Ocean Beach Road returned to his vehicle to find his wallet had been stolen.

He saw a male who looked suspicious running from the area. This is a timely reminder to please ensure your vehicles are locked. Trade vehicles are particularly vulnerable as they carry tools and other items of interest to our criminal community.

Constable Erin SENIOR Community Constable | Mount Maunganui | New Zealand Police P +64 75745306 Extn:76006 | M +64211923420 | E erin.senior@police.govt.nz Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui, PO Box 5055, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3150 www.police.govt.nz

Safer Communities Together

New at your library: Outsmart Waste – Tom Szaky. Adult Non-Fiction Area, Tauranga Library Szaky is founder of an innovative and award-winning global recycling company who can teach this country a few things about how to recycle our waste before we are buried by it. There is value in every kind of garbage.

Devon & Cornwall – Lover Berry & Belinda Dixon. Adult Non-Fiction Area, Tauranga Library This is a handy guide to England’s glorious Cornwall & Devon regions, where it does seem at times to be another country. Latest tips and tricks from the established Lonely Planet publishers, celebrating over forty years of travel guides.

Think Like a Champion – Donald Trump. Adult Non-Fiction Area, Tauranga Library From the smallest book in the library (top marks if you can find it on the shelves!), comes a book with huge ideas – concepts that Trump has employed over the years to get where he is at today, It finds Trump at the top of his game, if not in coiffure.

Paul

Support is Important Living with diabetes often means the focus is on trying to keep well and live a ‘normal’ life, striving for life balance; essential to physical wellbeing. Whilst testing blood glucose levels, eating healthily, taking medication and exercise are vital to maintaining good diabetes control, the need for supportive and constructive relationships with others is also important in maintaining a good quality of life. Diabetes Help Tauranga understands the need for support, especially where there are mobility issues. As a result, we have developed ‘diabetes support groups’ throughout the Western Bay of Plenty. Together, we hope to build positive attitudes, learn new ways to adapt to diabetes whilst making new friends. If you have been involved before, or if you would like to get involved, please contact Deborah Cunliffe (Diabetes Help Tauranga Field Worker) on 07 5713422 or email supportgroups@diabeteshelp.org.nz Deborah Cunliffe

Pet Disaster Survival Kit Taking care of our pets in an emergency is really important, as they can rarely care for themselves. Creating a pet disaster survival kit can help to make sure your animal is safe in the event of a disaster. Here are some important things to consider: Emergency contact list – include details for SPCA, local council, vet and animal centres Carry box for your animal Copies of important information – vaccination card, vet record, photo of pet (helps identification if needed) Essential supplies - Bottled water, dry food, plastic bags and paper towels Ample blankets/bedding and treats Collar and large name tag (including animal’s name, address and phone number) First aid kit – bandages, iodine, first aid cream, absorbent cotton, sharp scissors, etc)

“Animals Inside” sticker – available from the SPCA

Sample

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Friday 05 Ray Solomon Saturday 06 Lip Service Sunday 07 Tauranga Big Band (4.30pm-7.30pm)

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Wednesday, Friday & Saturdays 3.00pm till late Ph: /Fax (07) 575 4477,

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Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday

12 Coopers Run 13 Taradale Concert Party 13 Che Orton 14 Helen Riley (4.30pm-7.30pm

19 Mark Taupiri Saturday 20 Double Exposure Sunday 21 Debbie (4.30pm-7.30pm) 26 Tony Wellington Saturday 27 Helen Riley Sunday 28 Bruce Strong -Telstar(4.30pm-7.30pm) Friday

544 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui Market Dates Mount Maunganui Farmer's Market Every Sunday from 9am-1pm Phoenix car park, Mount Maunganui Greerton Markets Last Saturday of each month 9am-2pm, Tauranga Katikati Plant and Produce Market Every Friday 4pm -6pm A & P Showground's, SH2, Katikati Moggies Market 2nd Saturday of each month Katikati Memorial Hall Maketu Flea Market 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month Maketu Village Green Omokoroa Lions Market 1st Sunday of each month 8am-noon Western Avenue, Omokoroa Papamoa Lions Market. 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month , Papamoa By Shopping Centre.

Red Square Market 2nd Friday of each month Downtown Tauranga Tauranga South Community Patrols Car Boot sale, Greerton Village School 8am.3rd Saturday of the month Tauranga Farmers’ Market Each Saturday from 8am-12pm Tauranga Primary School, 5th Avenue The Cargo Shed Saturdays and Sundays, Some public holidays, 5 Dive Crescent, Tauranga Bethlehem Market. 1st , 3rd Sunday of every month 8am-12noon ‌ Bethlehem Village Centre Car Boot Sale Evans Road Community Church 3rd Saturday of each month.

Lions Bethlehem Market (B Town Centre) 1st/3rd Sunday each month 8am-12noon Historic Village Market, Every 2nd Saturday of the month 9 am to 1pm 17 Avenue Tauranga.

Cambridge Farmers Market ‌ Victoria Park, Cambridge ... Every Saturday 8am-12 noon Te Awamutu Twilight Far mer s Mar ket ‌ Selwyn Park ... Every Thursday 3.30pm-6.30pm Frankton Market, Commer ce Str eet, Fr ankton ...Ever y Satur day 8am-1pm Hamilton Farmers Market, 204 River Road, Hamilton ‌ Every Sunday 8am-12noon Tamahere Country Market ‌ St Stephens Church, Tamahere Hamilton ‌ Every 3rd Saturday Raglan Creative Market Old School Ar ts Centr e ‌ Stewart Street Raglan ‌ 2nd Sunday each month 10am-2pm Waihi Beach Fresh Produce Market Community Centr e, Waihi Beach ‌ 2nd and 4th Sunday each month, 9am-11am Taupo Riverside Market River side Par k Reser ve, Redoubt Str eet, Taupo ‌ Every Saturday 10am-1pm Rotorua Night Market Tutanekai Str eet, Rotor ua ‌ Every Thursday 5pm-9pm Thames Market Pollen Str eet, Thames ‌ Every Saturday 8am-12noon The Little Big Markets, The Mount Spor ts Centr e - cnr Matai Street & Maunganui Road,9am-2pm, 1st Saturday each month The Little Vintage Markets, The Mt Citizens Club -345 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am-2pm, 2nd Saturday each month

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Parking in the CBD What you need to know about parking in the City Centre

•There are two parking zones priced at $2 and $1 per

hour. The central zone (green) is $2 per hour and the outer zone (yellow) is $1 per hour.

•There are no time limits. If you need to stay longer you can – just pay for the parking you need.

•There is a 10 minute grace period. This means that if you are parking for less than 10 minutes you don’t need to pay.

•There is no charge for parking buildings and off-street car parks on Saturdays.

•On-street parking charges apply Monday – Friday 9am 4pm and Saturdays from 9am – 1pm.

•All parking is free on Sundays and public holidays.

•Depending on your requirements, the Elizabeth Street

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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)

and Spring Street parking buildings will usually be the best value and most convenient places if you want to park in the city centre but don't know how long you will stay.

Graffiti or Noise People are entitled to make a reasonable level of noise, but everyone also has the right to have excessive noise stopped or reduced, provided the noise is under human control. Graffiti vandalism (tagging) is a crime that affects the whole community. It can lower property values and encourage more vandalism and other types of crime. It also costs a lot of money to clean up – money that could be better spent on other things for Tauranga City.

If you have an issue with noise, you can call the Council on 07 577 7000 at any time of the day or night to report it.

If you see someone tagging phone 111 immediately.

The Police have a better chance of taking legal action if they can catch an offender in the act. For general graffiti reporting please call the Council 07 577 7000.

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DON’T BE THE ONE WHO REGRETS YOUR ACTION BY LEAVING OTHERS GRIEVING Think about PEOPLE Children, Mums, Dads, Friends

Every single injury and death caused by drunk driving is totally preventable. There are still far too many such preventable accidents.

Unfortunately, in spite of all the warnings, advice, TV Ads, road signs, alcohol-impaired driving remains a serious problem that tragically effects many victims, families and friends.

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Emergency Dial 111 43 Alach Street, Greerton, Tauranga, PO Box 2087, Tauranga, Phone 07 578 0245

Emergency Dial 111

Emergency Dial 111

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 07 5755 181 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 14) NEED HELP WITH PARENTING Parenting is probably one of the hardest and most important jobs. For many though its the one job where the least amount of training and preparation is provided. Parenting can be a wonderful and rewarding experience. Some times it can also have its difficulties. Many parents will experience feelings of uncertainty or being overwhelmed. The demands of parenting, along with maintaining the household and work commitments, can make it a challenge.

If you are experiencing these feelings, don’t despair, there are programmes in your community that can help you with parenting assistance and support.

Incredible Years is one such parenting programme. This is a course which runs weekly for two and a half hours each session for 14 weeks.

Parents with similar parenting needs come together in a group to share their problems. They discuss solutions and also hear examples of day-to-day strategies that will help them improve relationships with their children.

Contact Family Works at the Hillier Centre, Bayfair – Ph.(07) 575 9709.

Papamoa Santa Parade 2014

In case of an emergency … listen to your radio Civil defence works collabora vely with radio networks to broadcast important informa on and advice during an emergency.

In an emergency find, and tune in to, your local radio sta on as they will broadcast official civil defence informa on that is appropriate for your community and emergency situa on. The radio no ces will tell you what to do and where to go - whether you should stay at home or evacuate to a Repor ng Centre.

The Repor ng Centres in an emergency are primary and intermediate schools, which is where people would go if advised to evacuate. If the emergency is of a serious nature then Welfare Centres will be opened to provide basic services to the community during an emergency. Informa on on the current situa on will be displayed at these also. The loca on of these centres will be publically advised at the me of the emergency and may vary depending on the nature of the situa on.

You should record the frequencies for your local sta ons in your Emergency Plan. Also it is a good idea to make sure you have a ba,ery operated radio at home or in your car.

Pak’nSave presents the Papamoa Santa Parade 2014 – Sunday, 23 November!

Be sure to lock this one in your calendar as it promises to be a fun filled day for everyone. Not only will More FM be there, to add to the fun there will also be Face-painting, balloons, bouncy castles putt-putt and much, much more.

Papamoa Unlimited are committed to putting on an event that the community can be proud of. Every local business, organisation, club and community group alike are encouraged to get involved in this fantastic day. Float registration is now open, get in quick as spots are filling up fast.

This promises to be an event to get the community together, to celebrate the real kiwi Christmas and what it means to us. It is our intention to provide and facilitate an event that allows all those in the community to get involved and enjoy what Christmas is all about; Fun, Laughter, Family, Giving-back and of course the big man himself – Santa!

Festive entertainers will engage gathering crowds leading up to the parade. There will be best float competitions decided by the community, food stalls raising money for organisations in the community, and fun for everyone at the post parade party on the paddock at Palm Beach Plaza. The parade begins at Long View on Dickson at 12 noon finishing at Palm Beach Plaza where the party will be from 1-3pm.

To stay informed on all things parade related become friends at www.facebook.com/papamoasantaparade or for a float information pack email Kate Percy, Event Manager kate@papamoaunlimited.co.nz.

“These are the few ways we can practice humility: To speak as little as possible of one's self.

To mind one's own business.

Not to want to manage other people's affairs.

To avoid curiosity.

To accept contradictions and correction cheerfully.

To pass over the mistakes of others.

To accept insults and injuries.

To accept being slighted, forgotten and disliked.

To be kind and gentle even under provocation.

Never to stand on one's dignity.

To choose always the hardest.” ― Mother Teresa, The Joy in Loving: A Guide to Daily Living

MISTAKES Those who never make mistakes never make progress Those who never make mistakes never learn !

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” ― Albert Einstein “Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.” ― Mahatma Gandhi

“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.” ― Napoleon

“Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.” ― Salvador Dalí “We learn from failure, not from success!” ― Bram Stoker, Dracula “Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment.” ― Rita Mae Brown, Alma Mater “It is important that we forgive ourselves for making mistakes. We need to learn from our errors and move on.” ― Steve Maraboli

How old are you?

A woman walked up to a little old man rocking in a chair on his porch.

"I couldn't help noticing how happy you look," she said.

"What's your secret for a long happy life?"

"I smoke three packs of cigarettes a day," he said. "I also drink a case of whiskey a week, eat fatty foods, and never exercise."

"That's amazing," the woman said. "How old are you?'

"Twenty-six," he said Just before the funeral services, the undertaker came up to the very elderly widow and asked, How old was your husband?' '98,' she replied.

'Two years older than me.'

'So you're 96,' the undertaker commented.

She responded, 'Hardly worth going home, is it?'

Senility Prayer: Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference.

Little Johnny watched, fascinated, as his mother smoothed cold cream on her face.

"Why do you do that, mommy?" he asked.

"To make myself beautiful, "said his mother, who then began removing the cream with a tissue.

"What's the matter?" asked Little Johnny. "Giving up?"

A small boy stunned his parents when he began to empty his pockets of nickels, dimes and quarters.

Finally his mother said, "Where did you get all that money?

"At Sunday school," the boy replied nonchalantly.

"They have bowls of it."

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September Newsletter

Spring is in the Air!

Spring is in the air. The sun is rising earlier and evenings are drawing out with a promise of warmer weather to come.

July Sales ďŹ gures: There were a total of 86 sales on the coastal strip in July.

Papamoa recorded 44 sales including 3 sec ons and the Mount 42 including 3 Apartments and 1 sec on.

Prices ranges: In Papamoa the highest number of sales was in the $400,000-$500,000 range with 14 (32% of Papamoa Sales), followed by 10 sales each for $500,000-$600,000 and $300,000-$400,000 (23%), 4 each for the up to $300,000s and $700,000-$900,000 (9%) and 2 sales $600,000-$700,000 for (5%).

At the Mount the most sales recorded were in the $300,000 - $400,000 range with 14 sales (31% of Mount sales), 8 for the $900,000+ (14%), 5 for the $500,000-$600,000 (12%), 4 each for the up to $300,000, $400,000-

Lifestyle Living in Papamoa 11 Twin Oak Ave, Papamoa $749,000

Stock levels are s ll well down so if you are thinking of selling now is a good me to get your property ready for sale.

Well presented proper es always a,ract more interest. Simple improvements you can make to get your property in p top sale ready condi on are: Clear the sec on, and prune the trees.

Clean the exterior, interior and windows.

De-clu,er and put away excess belongings.

Buyers like to view proper es with few personal belongings. The best way to approach this is to start your packing early!

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WIN a 'Family Larder' Box of Fruit & Vegetables' IT’ SIMPLE Like' our Facebook page and tell us your favourite Fruit and Vege?. We'll do the draw at the end of September Results and name published in the CCs Bay of Plenty Community News Letter in October.

Veg & Fruit boxes will vary with produce availability

OLD GRUMPY’S GALLERY… Go in the draw to Win a 2015 Mt Maunganui calendar featuring local images by Bob… Simply go to Old Grumpy's Gallery Facebook page like and share. Name the brand of instruments at old Grumpy's Gallery named in their ad in CCs Bop Community News Letter .

Results and name published in the CCs Bay of Plenty Community News Letter in October. Use “CCs News Letter” as password

REAL FOODIE Go in the draw "For your chance to win a scrummy Real Foodie pre prepared dinner, simply tell us (via email) admin@realfoodie.co.nz what option from our new "Spring" menu you can’t wait to try! Checkout www.realfoodie.co.nz" Results and name published in the CCs Bay of Plenty Community News Letter in October.

Use “CCs News Letter” as password CCs Bay of Plenty Community News Letter Go in the draw to win a coupon Ad (9cm by 4.5cm) FREE Simply by going to CCs Bay of Plenty Community News Letter Facebook page like and share and tell me what I can add to the News Letter that would interest you Results and name published in the CCs Bay of Plenty Community News Letter in October.

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CCs Prop Hire Go in the draw for your child to meet Jojo and have a photo taken with Miss Jojo Simply by going onto Facebook like and share and tell me why your child should be the one to meet with Jojo

Facebook CCs Prop Hire Results and name published in the CCs Bay of Plenty Community News Letter in October.

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CC’s Props are based in Mount Maunganui with wooden props of many choices Great for shop window displays. They look awesome.

We also have hollow barrels two sizes Enhance a theme for your event/party.

Depending on the prop they stand between 6-8ft and look absolutely fabulous. They are hand painted wood and must be put in a secure safe place as a feature where children cannot climb on them. A hire fee applies & a bond which is returned to you if returned in the same condition.

Bookings and full payment is required to secure props.

Look for CCs Props on Facebook

Miss Jojo {6 ft tall, fluffy adorable bear} Miss Jojo will visit: Hospitals, Rest Homes, Shopping Centres Day-Cares' and Work Places, School-balls, Community based events Bookings are essential to secure your

Sit back and enjoy Miss Jojo interacting with your guests. .

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

Buck Shelford

CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 07 5755 181 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 18) Support is Important Living with diabetes often means the focus is on trying to keep well and live a ‘normal’ life, striving for life balance; essential to physical wellbeing. Whilst testing blood glucose levels, eating healthily, taking medication and exercise are vital to maintaining good diabetes control, the need for supportive and constructive relationships with others is also important in maintaining a good quality of life. Diabetes Help Tauranga understands the need for support, especially where there are mobility issues. As a result, we have developed ‘diabetes support groups’ throughout the Western Bay of Plenty. Together, we hope to build positive attitudes, learn new ways to adapt to diabetes whilst making new friends. If you have been involved before, or if you would like to get involved, please contact Deborah Cunliffe (Diabetes Help Tauranga Field Worker) on 07 5713422 or email supportgroups@diabeteshelp.org.nz Do You Have Pre-Diabetes?

Your GP or Practice Nurse may suggest a blood test to check for your risk of diabetes; this can be a shock if you don’t have any symptoms. Out of the two main ‘types’ of diabetes, type 2 is the most common. The numbers of people with type 2 diabetes is steadily increasing internationally; in the main due to modern, sedentary lifestyles. The cause of Type 1 diabetes, an auto-immune disease usually occurring in children and young adults, is unknown but it is clear there is no connection to lifestyle or obesity.

In 2013 there were approximately 243,125 people with type 2 diabetes in New Zealand, an increase of 7.7% on 2012. There are a further 40 – 50% who are unaware they have the disease, with a further 500,000 in the ‘pre-diabetic’ category, sometimes known as ‘impaired glucose tolerance’ or ‘impaired fasting glucose’. Current statistics indicate that approximately 1 in 6 adults aged 65 or older have type 2 diabetes.

Although, we normally think of people with diabetes as having symptoms such as excessive thirst and frequent urination, in the early stages of diabetes most people will have no symptoms. Some people such as Maori, Indian and Pacific Islanders, are more at risk than other people of developing type 2 diabetes. Other risk factors include being overweight, lack of physical activity, family history of diabetes, and women who have had large babies and/or gestational diabetes.

If you think you are at risk of diabetes or pre-diabetes, it is best to find out as early as possible. A diagnosis of ‘pre-diabetes’ means advice on exercise, diet and weight management can be given, which may assist in slowing down or preventing the onset of type 2 diabetes. A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes will allow you to manage the condition more effectively, slowing down the development of complications such as foot problems, blindness, heart and kidney problems.

If you would like more information on pre-diabetes or diabetes ring our INFO line on (07) 5713422 for friendly and helpful support, advice, education and advocacy.

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

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

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

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

Keep flammable materials away from the heater.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Emergency 111 … Request Police, Fire, Ambulance, Rescue

VIOLENCE & ABUSE

Keep Calm, Speak clearly, Stay on the line, Know the address

Emergency , Help and Support, Numbers Tough Love 07 543 31 94, 1428 Family Works 07 575 9709 Alcohol Drug Mainline 0800 787 797 Alcohol Drug Maori Line 0800 787 798 Alcohol Drug Pacifica Line 0800 787 799 Nemms Needle Exchange Mt Maunganui 07 575 5922 Citizen Advice Bureau 0800 367 222 Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 229 67 57 AIDS Hotline 0800 802 437 Youth line Phone Counselling 0800 376 633 Kids line (Kids up to 14yrs) 0800 543 75 What’s Up (Age 5-18) 0800 942 878 Parent Help 0800 568 856 Cot Death (sudden infant death support) 0800 16 44 55 NetSafe 0508 638 723 Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 Grief Support Services 07 587 4480 Lifeline New Zealand 24hr 0800 543 354 Narcotics Anonymous 0800 628 632 Gambling Crisis Helpline 0800 654 655 Quitlin 0800 778 778 Pregnancy Counselling Service 0800 773 462 Relationship Services 0800 735 283

Three important words in life

Without this there is nothing

Family Violence Information Line 0800 456 450 Gender Bridge Inc (transgender support) 0800 844357 Union of fathers (separation and support) 0508 22 5532 Shine Domestic Violence helpline 0508 744 633 Life Link/ Samaritans Inc 0800 726 666 Victim Support 0800 842 846 Women’s Refuge 0800 86 733 84 Tga 07 541 1911 Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 Telefriend Sight Loss Peer Support 0800 100 051 Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support 0800 742 584 Tauranga Living Without Violence 0800 577 003 Prisoner Aid/Rehabilitation offender/family Turangi 07 386 8246 Open Home (Child, Family Support Foster Care)Tga 07 579 2840 Tauranga Moana Victim Support 0800 842 846 Te Whare Orange Wairu Maori Women’s Refuge 0800 733 843 Sexual Abuse Centre (Rotorua) Inc 07 348 1555 Family Planning Tga 07 578 8539 Healthline 0800 611 116 La Leche (Breastfeeding Support) Tga 07 544 9817 Diabetes Helpline Tga 07 571 3422 Cancer Society Tga 07 571 2035 Café Youth Health 07 378 3895 Asthma Respiratory Management 07 577 6738 Plunketline 0800 933 922

HELP ASK FOR IT

NEW Alcohol Laws: From 18 December 2013, there are new laws for supplying alcohol to under-18s.

It will be illegal to supply alcohol to someone under the age of 18 years unless: • the person supplying the alcohol is the parent or legal guardian and the alcohol is supplied in a responsible manner, or • the person supplying alcohol has the express consent of the young person’s parent or legal guardian and the alcohol is supplied in a responsible manner.

You could be fined up to $2,000 if you don't follow the law. …

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

Mobile Phone Report Traffic Incidents Fire, Police, Ambulance 111

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Medical:

Accident & Healthcare (Tga) 07 577 0010 Hospital (Tauranga) 07 579 8000

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

If a stranger approaches either on foot or in a vehicle, move back from them.

Don’t take any lollies or food from them If they attempt to talk to you or ask for help for any reason, don't go to them stay back.

Run away as fast as you can, if you are feeling scared Try and remember what the person looks like and what they are wearing Yell for help as you run and try to stay in sight of other people Tell someone (a teacher, a parent or police officer or any other trusted adult) about what happened immediately.

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

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