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Aotearoa Māori name for New Zealand.
‘land of the long white cloud’.
Emergency Contacts Cruise Boat Dates Markets in the Bay Emergency & Fire Info. Stranger Danger info Depression talk Pet Info/Safety Tips Pg 8 “Tui” Gardening Calendar Paul’s Library Info Pg 4 Waipuna Hospice Pg 6, 10 Jokes and Quotes Civil Defence info. Pg 9 (Mt Maunganui RSA Pg16 Generation Vs Generation And so much More …
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Emergency Help and Support, Numbers
Alcohol Drug Mainline 0800 787 797 Alcohol Drug Maori Line 0800 787 798 Alcohol Drug Pacifica Line 0800 787 799 Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 229 67 57 AIDS Hotline 0800 802 437 Asthma Respiratory Management 07 577 6738 Breast Screen Aoteara Free: Age 45-69 0800 270 200 BOPSASS (Bay of Plenty Sexual Assault Support Service) 0800 227 233 Cancer Society Tga 07 571 2035 Café Youth Health 07 378 3895 Children's helpline 0800 WHATSUP 0800 9428 78 Citizen Advice Bureau 0800 367 222 Cot Death (sudden infant death support) 0800 16 44 55 Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 Diabetes Helpline Tga 0 7 571 3422 Epilepsy Association of New Zealand Inc 07 579 6091 Epilepsy Help Line: 0800 374 537 Family Violence Information Line 0800 456 450 Family Planning Tga 07 578 8539 Family Works 07 575 9709 Gambling Crisis Helpline 0800 654 655 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. 021 2255108 Gender Bridge Inc (transgender support) 0800 844 357 Grief Support Services 07 578 44 80 Healthline (open 24/7) 0800 611 116 Healthline 0800 611 116 Kids line (Kids up to 14yrs) 0800 543 754 Lifeline New Zealand 24hr 0800 543 354 La Leche (Breastfeeding Support) Tga 07 544 9817 National Cervical Screening Programme 0800 729 729 Narcotics Anonymous 0800 628 632 Nemms Needle Exchange Mt Maunganui 07 575 5922 NetSafe 0508 638 723 Open Home (Child, Family Support Foster Care) Tga 07 579 2840 Parent Help 0800 568 856 Prisoner Aid/Rehabilitation offender/family Turangi 07 386 8246 Pregnancy Counselling Service 0800 773 462 Prostate problem support line 0800 477 678 Plunketline 0800 933 922 Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222 Quitlin 0800 778 778 Relationship Services 0800 735 283 Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254 Samaritans (open 24/7) 0800 726 666 Suicide Crisis Helpline (open 24/7) 0508 828 865 Shine Domestic Violence helpline 0508 744 633 Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support 0800 742 584 Sexual Abuse Centre (Rotorua) Inc 07 348 1555 Stroke Foundation 0800 787 653 Tauranga Living Without Violence 0800 577 003 Tauranga Moana Victim Support 0800 842 846 Te Whare Oranga Wairua Maori Women’s Refuge 0800 733 843 Telefriend Sight Loss Peer Support 0800 100 051 Toughlove 0800 868 445 Union of fathers (separation and support) 0508 22 5532 Victim Support 0800 842 846 Women’s Refuge 0800 86 733 84 Tga 07 541 1911 What’s Up (Age 5-18) 0800 942 878 Western Bay of Plenty Ostomy Society Inc, help line 07-5737443 Youth line Phone Counselling 0800 376 633 Family Link Historic Village, 07 577 1457 ext 3
Emergencies: Mobile Phone Report Traffic Incidents Fire, Police, Ambulance Medical: Accident & Healthcare (Tga) Hospital (Tauranga)
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07 577 0010 07 579 8000
Tauranga Police Station: Monmouth Street, Tauranga 07-577 4300 Mount Maunganui Police Station: 9 Hull Road , Mt Maunganui 07-575 3143 New Zealand Police - Greerton, 244 Chadwick Rd 07-578 3460 Papamoa Police Station: 530 Papamoa Beach Road 07 572 2440
2020 29 February 2032 29 February 2024 29 February 2036 29 February 2028 29 February 2040 29 February
Moon Phases New Moon Monday 03rd June First Quarter Monday 10th June Full Moon Monday 17th June Last Quarter Tuesday 25th June
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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:
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Summer - December - February Autumn - March - May Winter - June - August Spring - September - November
MONTHS OF THE YEAR
January February March April May June July August September October November December
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:
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February 29 Leap Year Every Four Years
Last Leap Day 29 February 2016 Next Leap Day: 29 February 2020
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)
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.
This is the time when you get a clear picture of the track you have to take to achieve your goal in life. Listen and try to understand others around you during this phase. Last Quarter:
It is the time to take closing action, to follow-up and complete the activities begun at the New phase of the Moon. Manifest your goal and become responsible in life.
Blood Pressure list Age
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PHONETIC ALPHABET
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Computer Short Cuts Daylight Saving Starts Sunday 30th September 2018 Ends Sunday 07th April 2019
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I hope you have had a good break and found some time to relax over the school holidays and Easter break along with Anzac day. I hope you have a exciting weekend in place for Queens birthday holiday. Take care if you are out on the roads. Our weather has taken a turn with very cool temperatures so keep yourself wrapped up and warm. For those who are unwell with the flu/cough bug stay home so you don’t spread it with others, hopefully you will have time to read the Mount Maunganui InfoPac.
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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
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to Hamilton – 105km, 1 hour 30 minutes to Rotorua – 63km, 60 minutes to Taupo – 150km, 1 hour 50 minutes
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
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60 Seconds = 1 Minute 60 Minutes = 1 Hour 24 Hours = 1 Day 07 Days = 1 Week 14 Days = 1 Fortnight
365 Days = 1 Year 52 Weeks = 1 Year 12 Months = 1 Year 02 Years = Biennial 04 Years = Olympiad
Public Holidays/Other 2019
10 Years = Decade 100 Years = Century 200 Years = Bicentennial 1,000 Years = Millennium 366 Days = 1 Leap Year
School Term
New Years Day: Tuesday 1st January Dates 2019 New Year: Observed Wednesday 2nd January Primary, Intermediate Secondary Waitangi Day: Wednesday 6th February 2019 Term1 Good Friday: Friday 19th April 2019 Monday 28 January 2019 Easter Monday: Monday 22nd April 2019 Wednesday 7 February2019 Anzac Day: Thursday 25th April 2019 Friday 12th April 2019 Mothers Day 14th May (Not a Holiday) 2019 Holiday Sat 13 – Sun 28 April Queens Birthday: Monday 03rd June 2019 Labour Day: Monday 28th October 2019 Term 2 Christmas Day: Wednesday 25th December 2019 Monday 29th April 2019 Boxing Day: Thursday 26th December 2019 Friday 05th July 2019 Holiday Sat 06 – Sun 21 July Regional Anniversary Days 2019 Northland anniversary day Monday 28 January Term 3 Auckland anniversary day Monday 28 January Monday 22nd July 2018 Taranaki anniversary day Monday 11 March Friday 27th September 2018 Hawke's Bay anniversary day Friday 25 October Holiday Sat 28 Sept - Sun13 Oct Wellington anniversary day Monday 21 January 4th Term Marlborough anniversary day Monday 4 November Monday 14th Oct-20th Dec 2019 Nelson anniversary day Monday 4 February Buller anniversary day Monday 4 February Holiday Sat 21 December Canterbury anniversary day Friday 15 November Primary/Intermediate Canterbury South anniversary day Monday 23 September Friday 13th December 2019 Westland anniversary day Monday 2 December Holiday Sat14 December Otago anniversary day Monday 25 March Secondary & Composite Southland anniversary day Tuesday 23 April Christmas Holidays Chatham Islands anniversary day Monday 2 December
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Library News Pauls Recommendations for June This month at your library With No Regrets, a special Mount Maunganui RSA edition, covers the life of Francis Vernon Douglas, who’s memorial seat graces the Mount Maunganui beachfront. Patricia Brooks follows the life of this priest who went to Manila and never came back. Singapore in 12 Dishes is a travel guide with a difference. In the country where the national greeting is ‘have you eaten?’, this-pocket-sized guide to where your stomach would like to visit is ideal for those who pack the stretchy pants. Mystery Creek Magic is for those who remember getting the cattle prodder, free food, and mud on your gumboots at the field days. It is also the story behind the event, fifty years on. A glossy coffee table experience, for those with a little Kiwi rural nostalgia. 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 Please Moggies Market 2nd Saturday of each month Katikati Memorial Hall Email me Maketu Market 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month Maketu Village Green Pat 075332687 changes to these Red Square Market 2nd Friday of each month Downtown Tauranga 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"
New Zealand Key Facts
Dog Free Zone
Population: 4,791,258* Capital City: Wellington Largest City: Auckland Government: Constitutional Monarchy with a Parliamentary Democracy Primary Language: English (Other Official Languages): Maori, New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Currency: New Zealand Dollar ($) Prime Minister: Jacinda Adern Government: Labour Party National Rugby Team (Union): All Blacks National Anthem: God Defend New Zealand English Translation Of The Māori Lyrics Of God Defend New Zealand E Ihowā Atua, (Oh Lord, God) O ngā iwi mātou rā, (Of nations and of us too) Āta whakarongona; (Listen to us) Me aroha noa (Cherish us) Kia hua ko te pai; (Let goodness) flourish, Kia tau tō atawhai; (May your blessings flow) Manaakitia mai (Defend)
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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 .
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.
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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
You are not alone. 0800 227 233 … 27/7 P.E.T (PATIENTS EMERGENCY TOILETRIES) CHARITABLE TRUST INC provides
PERSONAL CARE PACKS of Toiletries to Tauranga Hospital Patients admitted under Emergency situations.
~ Aprox 7500 bags have now been given FREE to patients during the past 4 years this trust has been operating. If a child gets admitted a Mum, Dad or carer can also have access to a pack. Items 'lurking' in your bathroom cabinet that you have collected from holidays or airlines? or maybe you are a local hospitality provider that has surplus items you would like to donate to this Charity?
*Motel sized: *Shampoo/Conditioner *Combs *Toothbrushes/toothpaste *Bodywash *Razors *Pens Collection points are: ►TODD GOWER (principal sponsor of the trust) ►EVES REALITY (all offices) ►BAYFAIR CHIROPRACTIC (648 Maunganui Rd) ►CC’s MOUNT MAUNGANUI INFOPAC (610 Maunganui Road, Mt) (610 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui) Chris Bishell (Principal Trustee) Ph: 575 9066 or 0274300988
Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership. We are fully self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; AA does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses or opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. There are daily meetings here in the BOP. Phone 0800 229 6757 or www.aa.org.nz
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Always ask the owner first before you pat/touch/feed an animal you don't know.
Please ask before petting! I completely get it. I want to pet every dog I see, every dog I've heard of, and every dog I make up in my mind. However, I'm also the owner of a sometimes-reactive dog. I would love to be able to say "anyone can pet my dog at any time," but it's just not true. Just like me, my dog doesn't always want to be touched, and that's ok. Please don't take it personally if a dog doesn't want to be petted. This point is an extension of the first rule. We don't know the past experiences that any given dog has experienced! When I adopted my dog at one year old, she came with approximately one billion pre-programmed fears. In addition to their life experiences, dogs can have stressful days, feel ill or may be experiencing any number of stressors unrelated to you. Please let dogs take the lead. Humans have a tendency to forget that dogs aren't stuffed animals who are here for our petting pleasure. Remember that if you're given permission to pet a dog, it's always best to let the dog come to you. Crouch down to the dog's level, extend your hand and then wait for the dog to show interest (hand licking, tail wagging or voluntarily coming closer to you) before proceeding. Please don't feed my dog without asking. Look, we all wish we could feed everything to every dog. There are 10 dogs on my street that I want to give ice cream to at any given moment, but feeding someone else's dog is potentially dangerous. The dog may have allergies or sensitivities that you don't know about. (Also, are you familiar with all the foods that dogs can't eat? There may be some you don't know about!) Plus, some owners don't want their dog to have "people food." We never get tired of talking about our dogs. You probably already know this one, but to clarify: never feel bad about asking us about our dog's backstory. Sometimes people will ask what my dog's story is and will start with "you probably get this all the time, but ... " I do get asked this question all the time, and I'm still not sick of talking about it!
Dangers Of Walking Your Dog Dogs are natural scavengers and often like to eat anything they can find on the ground. So it is important to train your dog not to pick up or eat things they find on the footpath. Their digestive systems are particularly sensitive to a few common foods that could cause them harm. Certain foods including sugar substitutes, raisins, and grapes are particularly harmful for dogs. Sugar substitutes like Xylitol can cause dogs to become woozy and weak, and even experience liver failure at high enough doses. Raisins and grapes are also dangerous as they can cause damage to a dog's kidneys. So it is best to keep your dog away from food scraps lying on the ground while out walking. Walking with your dog, you may be tempted to let them off their leash to explore the world by themselves. Unfortunately, there are so many ways that this can go wrong. Your dog can be attacked by a strange dog, or run to greet someone that is not a dog person. Without a leash you won’t have any way to control them. These tragedies can be prevented by keeping your dog on a leash. Responsible owners have control at all times of their pets.
Please don't give us unsolicited advice. This is true in all situations, regardless if a dog is involved or not. Please don't give unsolicited advice about our pets! It's annoying; we won't take it; and everyone loses. Everything is a process. If you see our dog exhibiting an unwanted behaviour, we are usually working on it! Believe me, I wish my dog barked less, too. My trainer and I work on it every week. All training takes time. So much time. Please be patient with us! When in doubt, ask! Unsure about anything related to my dog? Just ask! Does she like kids? (Sometimes.) Is she good with cats? (Yes!) Can you feed her an entire cob of corn? (No.) I will talk about my dog for days on end, and I'm happy to answer questions about how to interact with her, what her favourite food is, what she smells like, or literally anything else you want to know.
Our dogs take precedence over everything else in our lives. Lots of great reading at: https://www.cuteness.com 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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CC’s Mount Maunganui InfoPac, Phone: 021 501 200 … Email: mm.infopac@gmail.com 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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How to get ready Get your family ready. Get your family together to develop and practice your household emergency plan. Assemble and maintain an emergency survival kit. Have a getaway kit in case you have to leave in a hurry. Don’t forget your pets. If you have pets or livestock, include them in your emergency planning. Keep your car ready. Plan ahead for what you will do if you are in your car when a disaster strikes. In some emergencies you may be stranded in your vehicle for some time. A flood, snow storm or major traffic accident could make it impossible to proceed. Consider having essential emergency survival items in your car and keep enough fuel in your car. Assist vulnerable people in your family or community. If you, a family member or neighbour has a disability or any special requirement that may affect their ability to cope in a disaster, develop a support plan. For more information visit the BOP Civil Defence website at www.BOPCivilDefence.govt.nz. Don’t forget important documents,
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 4 – Agree on a meeting place 7 – Know how to turn off utilities 10 – Prepare an emergency/getaway kit
2 – Make your home safer 5 – Plan for your children 8 – Store emergency water 11 – Know your neighbours
3 – Prepare an out of region contact 6 – Know where to find information 9 – Stock emergency supplies 12 – Identify your nearest Civil Defence Centre
For more information and help visit www.tauranga.govt.nz or www.getthru.govt.nz
Drop, Cover and Hold is the right action to take in an earthquake. It stops you being knocked over, makes you a smaller target for falling and flying objects and protects your head, neck and vital organs. • DROP down on your hands and knees. This protects you from falling but lets you move if you need to. • COVER your head and neck (or your entire body if possible) under a sturdy table or desk (if it is within a few steps of you). If there is no shelter nearby, and cover your head and neck with your arms and hands. HOLD on to your shelter (or your position to protect your head and neck) until the shaking stops. If the shaking shifts your shelter around, move with it. If there is no shelter near you crawl to an inside corner of the room and cover your head and neck with your hands and arms. Many people are injured while trying to move DURING the shaking. It is safer to Drop, Cover, and Hold until the shaking is over. If you are near the coast If you are near the coast and feel an earthquake that is LONG or STRONG: GET GONE. A tsunami is a series of waves caused by large earthquakes. All of New Zealand’s coast line is at risk of tsunami. A tsunami wave can grow to become a fast moving wall of water. If you are at the coast and experience any of the following: • Feel a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand up, or a weak rolling earthquake that lasts a minute or more • See a sudden rise or fall in sea level Hear loud and unusual noises from the sea Move immediately to the nearest high ground, or as far inland as you can. Walk or bike if possible. Do not wait for official warnings. For a local source tsunami which could arrive in minutes, there won’t be time for an official warning. It is important to recognise the natural warning signs ... act quickly.
Remember, LONG or STRONG: GET GONE. Where do tsunami come from?
Tsunami can come from different sources. A distant source tsunami, like one generated from Chile, could take 14 hours or more to arrive. A regional source tsunami, like one generated from the Southwest Pacific, could take between one and three hours to arrive. In these cases we will have time to issue official warning messages. A local source tsunami generated from an earthquake close to New Zealand, can arrive at New Zealand coastal areas within minutes. In this case, official warnings are unlikely to be issued before damaging waves arrive, so people in coastal areas need to take immediate action – if you feel an earthquake that makes it hard to stand, or lasts more than a minute – move immediately to higher ground or as far inland as possible.
Remember: LONG OR STRONG, GET GONE. 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/
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Shorts4Hospice The days are getting colder, which means it’s nearly time to bare the legs in support of Waipuna Hospice. It’s that time of year again to hunt through your summer wardrobe or local hospice shop for those weird and wonderful shorts, all in the name of raising much needed funds for hospice. Waipuna Hospice is once again challenging the bravest of the brave to get on board “Life is short, wear Shorts4Hospice” campaign. There are many people who have had experience of loosing the loved one, perhaps a partner or child, friend or neighbour. Shorts4Hospice is a light-hearted way to raise the subject of end of life care and community involvement with a fun and easy participation activity. The funds raised will go a long way in helping 1 in 3 people in our community who already use or will use hospice services. This year Waipuna Hospice expects to care for 1000 patients and provide support services for their families. Last year nurses made more than 9,642 visits and over 19,800 phone calls to patients in the community. 141 staff work in a variety of full and part-time roles, and a volunteer team of around 820 people support all components of hospice services. Last year’s event raised a few eyebrows’ with some very creative shorts and costumes. Organisations came on board with a fierce fashion show, morning teas and other wonderful fundraisers. Show your support on the day by sharing your shortastic photo’s on the Waipuna Hospice Facebook page. Also, when you sign up you will receive a 20% discount voucher to purchase your shorts from any Waipuna Hospice stores. We are challenging everyone to come on board and have a bit of fun. This year we are raising the stakes! The Waipuna Hospice Board, lead by Mark Tingey and the Senior Leadership Team, lead by Richard Thurlow will go head to head (or shall we say leg to leg) in raising their heim lines in support of Shorts4Hospice. With every dollar raised, their helm lines will get shorter! We hope that people will come on board and help raise funds for Waipuna Hospice and the helm line to the shortest level - $8,000! Boost their confidence and encourage them to show a bit of leg through our Givealittle page givealittle.co.nz/cause/shorts-for-hospice-2019 Shorts4Hospice is a great way to see the brighter side and raise funds for the fantastic work that Waipuna Hospice does for their patients and families. Register now through your workplace, as an individual, school or community group. Visit waipunahospice.org.nz/shorts or email events@waipunahospice.org.nz .
Funds raised from this event will go directly towards providing specialist medical care for patients living with a life limiting illness within Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty from Waihi Beach to Paengaroa. Waipuna Hospice also provides a range of support services for patients and their families, including counselling, chaplaincy services, books and resources, caregiver education, bereavement support, advocacy, advanced care planning, therapeutic massage, biographies, social work and child, adolescent and family service. Waipuna Hospice is not funded by government, while some of our services are contracted from the District Health Board we need to raise $3.7 million in the coming financial year to meet the shortfall in our operating costs. That’s a little over $71,000 per week! Grants, bequests, special public appeals, events, volunteering, merchandise and our Waipuna Hospice charity shops help raise funds towards this enormous fundraising target. Waipuna Hospice delivers vital palliative care and support services, information and advocacy to help people make the most of their lives. We provide care and support not just for patients physical needs, but also their emotional, spiritual and social needs. We are not just the end of the road; 3-6 months is the average length of care for each patient - often it is much longer. Our goal is to help people make the most of their lives; to live every moment in whatever way is important to them. Waipuna Hospice also provide care and support to family and friends, both before and after the death of a loved one. We expect to care for around 1,000 patients this year and provide support services to them and their families. The majority of our patients are cared for under our Hospice at Home service. Our Inpatient Unit provides short-term admissions for pain management, symptom control, respite care and in some cases end of life care. Our Day Services clinics provide for newly referred and more active, independent patients. We offer support services to all patients and their families including counselling, social work, therapeutic and lymphedema massage, respite, healthcare assistance, caregiver education and a Day Programme to which our patients can come for companionship, a shared meal, entertainment or activities. Everything we provide is at no charge to patients and their families because we believe that hospice care should be available for everyone who needs it. Whilst provided at no cost to people using hospice services it costs a lot to provide. This financial year we need to raise $3.7 million to cover those costs. OUR VISION High quality end of life care for all. OUR MISSION To provide the best possible specialist hospice palliative care, enhancing the quality of life for those facing end of life and bereavement. OUR VALUES (CARE-Quality) Compassion - Supporting one another – patient, families, whanau, friends, staff, volunteers and colleagues Advocacy - Ensuring equity of access to services for all our communities Respect - Upholding autonomy of each person and their community, accepting one another’s cultures and beliefs Empathy - Acknowledging uniqueness, supporting with dignity, respect and compassion Quality - Committed to continuous improvement, aligned to values and core services
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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.
Beautiful Mount Maunganui
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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. Mauao. (Caught by the morning sun) … Mauao is known as the Mount by the locals. (232m high) 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.
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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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DRINK DRIVING We have all been warned about drink driving. We all know we are not to drink & drive …!!!
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PUT DOWN THE MOBILE PHONES … DON’T TXT WHEN DRIVING!!!
Regardless of all the advertising, Police warnings, people still drive and use mobile phones. What is there not to understand? The Have your parties enjoy your friends and celebrate holidays but use your danger they are putting themselves and others in by driving with brains, organise your travel home or stay at your friend’s place. eyes off the road. DON’T BE A BLOODY IDIOT!
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 of licence or living with the fact you have injured or killed another person. advertising around warning you of the dangers but still you do it. Remember if you kill another person or yourself you
You think it won’t and can’t happen to you… think again.
HURT & WRECK so many people’s lives. Too Late? You idiot when you sober up and realize what you have done Sooner or later you will be a victim … just what the damage will be will you be able to still say you enjoyed your drinks? Will you be able to … death of someone else … a child or a mother or father? Or maybe you taking your last breath … hopefully live with what you have done?
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!
Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary, Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary, 1190 Ohauiti Road, RD 3, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3173, New Zealand. Phone: +64 7 544 3481
At Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary, a unique accommodation in our native rainforest and bird sanctuary, protected by QEII National Trust Covenant, awaken to native bird song. In our 16 acre hideaway watch and listen to native birds: Tui, Piwakawaka (Fantail), Bellbird, Kereru (Woodpigeon), Waxeye, Pukeko, Grey Warbler, Paradise Duck, and at night listen to the haunting call of the native owl, the Morepork (Ruru). Be enchanted by the majestic Harrier Hawke as it soars. The Kereru swoop above your head, the Fantail flit around you, and the Tui with the white tuft on its neck sings its melody all day long, and the Bell Bird rings its bells across the forest. Spring is heralded by the arrival of the Shining Cuckoo from the Solomon Islands. 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
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How many parents miss the most important developments in their child's life I wonder if the biggest change in society over the past 10 years is being able to get mobile data on your cell phone. .
Suddenly some parents are constantly glued to their cellphone. I wonder if a device from the last century that was meant to enable us to stay connected has become the biggest roadblock in staying connected and present in the lives of your children. .
Some parents are so focused on staying connected to internet friends that they lose the relationship to the person they are in the same room with. The internet and social media has given rise to cyber bullying and the word Troll now has a different meaning than it did 20 years ago. .
How many parents miss the most important developments in their child's life because they were too busy dealing with a drama of a broken fingernail of the internet friend they have never met. Yes I am probably being a bit dramatic here but I’m sure you get the meaning! .
I wonder how many internet free hours the family has; that is NO internet at all. Every phone or internet capable device secured and the family talk to each other. How novel is that! A conversation between family members who are in the same room. .
Parents you will only see the wonder on your babies face when they discover their feet, or roll over, or stand up and walk, once. The second time they are showing off what they have mastered, that’s a photo worth having for Grandma and the family physical photo album. But the first realization is something you are very rarely ready for. .
The phone should a secondary communication device, where people can phone you and have a conversation with you, parents need to stay focused on the child that is physically with them, not in cyberspace. Parents remember that our children will do what we do. If we become swept up with social media dramas centered on people we barely know, in the future the children won’t be able to take time to come and see you in the retirement home because they are too busy in cyberspace. .
Put the phone down, stay focused on your child, enjoy the parenting journey and be present for it Need to talk text or phone 1737 Lifeline 0800543354 Parent line 9am-11pm 0800568856 Have a good time, see you next month. Donald Welsh … Parenting Coach The Little Big Markets Papamoa Pony Club, 491 Papamoa Beach Rd, Mt Maunganui, Saturday 15 June 2019 9:00am – 2:00pm Sat 24 Aug, 7:30pm – 11:00pm Where: Mt Maunganui RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui Restrictions: All Ages Licensed Ticket Information: Guests: $22.00 Members: $17.00 Buy Tickets – 07 575 4477
Full Moon Circle
Moa Park Scout Hall, 193 Valley Road, Mt Maunganui, Wednesday 19 June 2019 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Collision Course
Bay of Plenty Pet & Animal Expo 2019
Mount Maunganui Intermediate, 21 Lodge Avenue, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty Saturday 8 June 2019 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Trustpower Baypark Arena, 81 Truman Lane, Mt Maunganui, Saturday 22 June 2019 10:00am and Sunday 23 June 2019 10:00am
Loss, Grief & Healing Seminar with Sue Seriously Good Food Show
Trustpower Baypark Arena, 81 Truman Lane, Mt Maunganui, Saturday 29 June 2019 10:00am and Sunday 30 June 2019 10:00am
Club Mount Maunganui Inc., Mt Maunganui, Fri 16 Aug 7:00pm/ Theatre
Tauranga City Council Worm Composting Workshop
Club Mount Maunganui Inc., 45 Kawaka Street, Mt Maunganui, Saturday 15 June 2019 1:00pm – 3:00pm
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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. …. Delivery and pick up is included in the hire. Hollow drums are also available. Phone 021 501 200 or Email: ccsprophire@gmail.com
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IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED HELP … YOU MUST ASK FOR IT … IT’S NOT OK … HELP STOP THE CYCLE OF ABUSE.
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.
Separation and Responsibilities 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
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.
“Kia Kaha Be Strong Kia Maea Be Brave Kia Manawanui” Be Determined 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.
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ANIMALS VS HUMANS Animals are such agreeable friends— they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.” – ... “An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” – Martin Buber “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.” –Josh Billings “Vegan is just pure love. Love for animals, love for the planet, and love for yourself.” ― Mischa Temaul “No other creature on the face of this planet inflicts more suffering than humans.” ― Mischa Temaul "Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day." - John Grogan "Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer." - Dean Koontz "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." ― Mahatma Gandhi "Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That's the problem." ― A.A. Milne You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us. — Robert Louis Stevenson You really have to be some kind of a creep for a dog to reject you. — Joe Garagiola The greatest fear dogs know is the fear that you will not come back when you go out the door without them. — Stanley Coren
Pieces Of Advice To Give To The Teenagers In Your Life Don't Rush To Grow Up. Choose Your Friends Wisely. Friends Will Come And Go. Cool Is Just A Matter Of Opinion. Rejection Does Not Define You. Saying No Is Fine. Look after your body. Seek Help When Things Get Too Much. Stay Open Minded To The Views And Opinions Of Others. It’s In Everyone's Nature To Be Competitive.
JOKES Kids think so different Teacher: How old is your father Boy: He is 6 years Teacher: how is that possible? Kid: He became father only when I was born Children are quick and always speak their minds. Teacher : Susie go to the map and find North America Susie: here it is Teacher: that’s correct, now class who discovered America Class: Susie. Teacher: Ben, your composition on ”My dog’ is exactly the same as your brothers. Did you copy his? Ben: No sir; It’s the same dog. Teacher: John what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested? John: A teacher. Teacher: Donald what is the chemical formala for water? Donald: H I J K L M N O Teacher: what are you talking about? Donald: Yesterday you said it’s H to O The teacher asked Little Johnny, "What's two and two?" He counted 1-2-3-4 on his fingers and said, "Four, teacher?" She said, "Yes, that's right, but you counted on your fingers. "Put your hands behind your back and tell me what's three and three." He put his hands behind his back, fumbled around, and answered, "Six, teacher?" She said, "Yes, that's right, but you're still counting on your fingers. "Put your hands in your pockets and tell me what's five and five." He put his hands in his pockets, fumbled around, and replied, "Eleven, teacher?"
Grandma and Grandpa are trying to console Susie, Nugget the dog had died. “You know,” Grandma said, “it’s not so bad. Nugget’s probably up in heaven right now, having a grand old time with God.” Susie stops crying and asks, “What would God want with a dead dog?”
“Whenever the cashier at the grocery store asks my dad if he would like the milk in a bag he replies, ‘No, just leave it in the carton!’”
“Every time I hurt myself, my dad says, ‘The good news is. It'll feel better when it quits hurting.'”
When your children are teenagers, it's important to have a dog so that someone in the house is happy to see you.—Nora Ephron There’s nothing wrong with teenagers that reasoning with them won’t aggravate. Unknown In youth we run into difficulties. In old age difficulties run into us. Unknown
When my grandson asked me how old I was, I teasingly replied, 'I'm not sure.' 'Look in your underwear.'
After 40 years my grandma has finally gotten my grandpa to stop biting his nails. She’s hidden his teeth.
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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
Depression Depression is something that so many people have or have had. It effects people in many ways depending on what each person is going through. Whether a person is suffering from marriage problems, suicide, financial or a loss of something they once had. There is not a one fix for everyone, as we are all different which helps to make the world go on. Each person must come to terms of their own problems or what's bothering them in their own way, coming to terms of reality of how things are and maybe, what changes they need to make to help relieve the stress they are trying to cope with. It is a huge help if a person can come to realise what is causing the depression and analyse the situation, “what is the worst thing about this problem” “what is good about the situation” and “ what can I do about this mess causing me grief. A person who can analyse the situation has to be a strong person to put things in perspective and control emotions that could lead to harmful events if let go on. If you can sit and analyse your situation listing the things from bad to good on paper and add to it how and what can I do to change the situation so that I can make things better for me. You have to realise that it is a faze that you are going through and it can only get better, if you make the right changes for yourself. You may not like the out come but if you put good thoughts into your head you can overcome some of the issues causing you depression. It is OK to seek help from the professional people trained to help with depression. It is not a sign of weakness. Sometimes you need these people to help you. They will help you to get your thoughts into perspective so that you, can work on putting them in the right place for you, so that you can deal/cope with them. They cannot do this for you. You have choices and you have to deal with the facts, and you have to realise that you can make things better. Instead of trying to stop negative thoughts, you must learn to balance them. As this faze passes you know you are dealing with your problems and you have to keep working on them and it also may mean that you must be kind to yourself and put yourself first before others. For those who think of taking their life, it is not the answer! Seek professional help before you come to this. Life is worth living and each and every one of us were put here for a reason, find that reason. Think about your family and friends and what they are left to remember you by, and the struggle you leave them in dealing with someone they loved taking their life. Learn to love yourself.
Don’t let a passing faze take your life.
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Generations Vs Generations Today we are living in a very different world from way back in the years. Todays generation of youth are more out spoken and live varied lives. Going back to our great-great aunts and uncles, they worked hard long hours for their money and the work was more physical, as technology was not around in their day. In this modern world the youth of today have the benefits of working with the computerised systems where half the time they hardly have to think for themselves. Schools are now including Ipads and computers for students to do their school work. The question here is … Is this as smart as they think? Half the youth of today have difficulty with spelling, writing and arithmetic. As the saying goes computers are only as smart as the person behind them. Today’s youth would have trouble if put back in the days were they had to go out and do physical hard long hours to earn their money. And I’m betting that not many would cope. Our youth are changing the world with their way of thinking, with for example, there are so many varieties of marriage, religion, work ethics, campaigning, lifestyles, morals, values and beliefs the list goes on. The values and beliefs are one of the main issues with the youth of today’s world. What they believe and think they are entitled to are two different things. As a parent you are expected to raise your children in a safe environment and supply food and water and maintain their health and see that they are enrolled in schools to learn and move onto careers of their choice or until that child is old enough to enter into the world and earn for themselves. Parent’s job done and hopefully the little cherub does well and settle into a career setting themselves up for what the future holds for them. Parents do not owe their children anything, whatever a child receives from a parent is a bonus Example: money, electronics, cars, deposits on cars/houses and hopefully will be appreciated. There is something that has come to mind and I feel personally that it is not healthy for the next generation that benefits from the hard work and savings of the older generation. Scrimping and saving to get to the stage of owning your own home, going without while supporting a family. Today many youths are still living at home being supported by their parents and some not working while others are cruising the world and living the life. Many of the youth today hardly have a penny to scratch their butt with, how do they do it, how do they survive? … but they do and they are having fun doing it. Living the life. I’ve just been faced with looking at Wills and dealing with what has to happen with the home and savings. I’ve found this quite disturbing and stressful when the reality of your hard work is handed onto your children. After working uncouth hours in all weathers and hours of night shifts just to get to own the home, giving up “living the life” to prepare for retirement. Looking at my children travelling on the bones of their bum with no money and they are living the life, makes one think what the hell have we been doing? Why have we worked so hard, Why work 40hr weeks in my case up to 80+ hours a week Why? Preparing your will stating where and who gets what is another stressful issue as knowing your cherubs can contest the will if they think they are not getting enough or what they want. The thought of this just disgusts me thinking that it is possible that your children can fight over your hard earned belongings. Your children can end up with the final say over your estate? What gives them the right to defy your wishes for the distribution of your estate? Parents need to stop and do a bit of thinking as to how is life for them, what have you not done, what would you like to do before it’s too late. I have heard people say well at least my kids will be ok if I pop the Kogs. They inherit my house … Ah what? I questioned a lady and she said well that’s just what it is, I won’t be here. So these cherubs of hers inherit a million dollar house plus any savings etc. I struggle to get my head round this and still I don’t see this as being healthy for our kids to inherit all the hard earned and going without of their parents. Time for parents to start and think about what they own and whether its time to down size and spend some of that hard earned money you have worked so hard for. Time parents started to LIVE THE LIFE that they so deserve. This generation can look after them selves you don’t have to secure them by leaving what is rightfully yours, they can do it for themselves. Parents need to change their way of thinking, get things in perspective and make the most of what time they have left. We are living in a modern world now and that feeling of having to look after and secure your kids for their future is old school. Its time to get with the times, today’s youth that are inheriting their parents possessions don’t have to worry at all about their older years as they are set up and so they can live the life while you did the slogging. I also realize that the older generation was bought up learning that one must work for their money and save for their future. For many owning their own home was security for their family. The thought of selling their home can be daunting and scary, where will we live. Down-sizing everything to move into a smaller dwelling to release finance for a comfortable living is a huge step. However when you think about it we really don’t need all the stuff we collect over the years. If we didn't collect all this stuff maybe we wouldn't have had to work as hard as we all did. So who has things right? The older generation or the todays generation. Scrimp and save or live the life? Owning a property doesn't always guarantee security as there is always something or someone to snatch it out from under you including environmental hazards example earthquake, tsunami leaving you homeless or in debt of repairs. Own nothing. Have nothing. Worry about nothing perhaps this is the answer? Writer Anonymous
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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.