Mount Maunganui, Tauranga InfoPac April 2020

April 2020 … Phone: 021 501 200 —...— Email: ccs.infopac@gmail.com

Mount Maunganui In Lock Down Covid 19 (Coronavirus) Follow The Latest Advice From: covid19.govt.nz Aotearoa Māori name for New Zealand. ‘land of the long white cloud’.

Emergency Contacts Cruise Boat Dates Closed Markets in the Bay Emergency & Fire Info.

Depression talk Tauranga Parking Info Pet Info/Safety Tips Mandy Dog Training Tips “Tui” Gardening Calendar Paul’s Library Info Closed Donald Walsh Parenting info Waipuna Hospice Woman's Refuge help page Health info Coronavirus Jokes and Quotes Civil Defence info.

Mt Maunganui RSA Closed And so much More …

Clubs List Free Mount Maunganui, Tauranga InfoPac Supports

Seasons Autumn - March - May Do you Have photographs you would like to share in the Mount Maunganui , Tauranga InfoPac email to ccs.infopac@gmail.com

Photo by C Foster 28/03/2020

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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)

* 555 111

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 First Quarter Wednesday 01st April 2020 Full Moon Wednesday 8th April 2020 Last Quarter Wednesday 15th April 2020 New Moon Thursday 23rd April 2020

SEASONS

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

31 Days 28 Days 31 Days 30 Days 31 Days 30 Days 31 Days 31 Days 30 Days 31 Days 30 Days 31 Days

February 29 Leap Year Every Four Years

Last Leap Day 29 February 2020 Next Leap Day: 29 February 2024

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.

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

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

Engage in physical activity. Spend time alone. Visualize your goals for the days ahead.

First Quarter:

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

Full Moon:

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

Last Quarter:

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

Min

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

Normal

Max

90/60 95/65 105/70 117/77 120/79 121/80 122/81 123/82 125/83 127/84 129/85 131/86 134/87

100/75 110/79 115/80 120/81 132/83 133/84 134/85 135/86 137/87 139/88 142/89 144/90 147/91

Computer Short Cuts

PHONETIC ALPHABET

Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta Echo Foxtrot Golf Hotel India Juliet Kilo L ima Mike November Oscar Pappa Quebec Romeo Sierra Tango Uniform Victor Whisky X-ray Yankee Zulu Daylight Saving Starts Sunday 29th September 2019 Ends Sunday 5th April 2020 26th September 2021 Daylight Saving Starts

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DISCLAIMER: All efforts have been taken to see that all information within this News Letter is correct. No liability will be accepted for any inaccuracies, misuse or misinterpretation of wrongful information. All information given and provided are views of the authors and may not reflect the views of the publisher, so should be used as a guide only .

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

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

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

For more information go to: https://tides4fishing.com/nz/bay-of-plenty/

Editor’s Blurb Hello readers Here is your April issue full of bits N bobs for you to enjoy. I hope it will help to fill in a bit of time for you while we self Isolate in our little bubbles BREAKING NEWS Well we have our first death from Covid-19 coronavirus in New Zealand, For those finding it hard to not self Isolate, I hope you get the message of how important it is to do as we are asked. If you are feeling unwell and have concerns please notify your doctor/Healthline by phone and ask them what you should do to help stop spreading the virus should you have it. Please stay safe, do as asked… This is serious and don’t put others at risk!

Mount Maunganui, Tauranga InfoPac Information: Editor, Publisher, Photographer Cindy Foster Email: ccs.infopac@gmail.com Contact: Phone: 021 501 200 Publication Frequency: Monthly Final Deadlines: 20th each month.

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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

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

T I M E

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 2020

New Years Day: Wednesday 1st January New Year: Observed Thursday 2nd January Waitangi Day: Thursday 6th February 2020 Good Friday: Friday 10th April 2020 Easter Saturday: 11th April 2020 Easter Sunday: 12th April 2020 Easter Monday: 13th April 2020 Anzac Day: Saturday 25th April 2020 Anzac Day: observed Monday 27th April 2020 Mothers Day 14th May (Not a Holiday) 2020 Queens Birthday: Monday 01st June 2020 Fathers Day Labour Day: Monday 26th October 2020

In the Celsius scale there are 100 degrees between the freezing point and the boiling point of water compared to 180 degrees in the Fahrenheit scale.

This means that 1 °C = 1.8 °F

10 Years = Decade 100 Years = Century 200 Years = Bicentennial 1,000 Years = Millennium 366 Days = 1 Leap Year

School Term Dates 2020

Primary, Intermediate Term 1 Monday 27 January 2020 Thursday 09th April 2020 Term 2 Tuesday 28th April 2020 Friday 03rd July 2020 Term 3 Monday 20th July 2020 Friday 25th September 2020 4th Term Monday 12th October Friday 18th December 2020 Secondary, Composite Term1 Monday 27 January 2020 Thursday 09th April 2020 Term 2 Tuesday 28th April 2020 Friday 03rd July 2020 Term 3 Monday 20th July 2020 Friday 25th September 2020 4th Term Monday 12th October 2020 Wednesday 16th December 2020

Wedding Anniversaries

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

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

Gender Signs

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

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

Marriage Status Signs

⚭ Married ⚮ Divorced ⚯ Separated

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Library News Pauls Recommendations for April

Noise Control

Three books from far-flung places available when we are open next [date unknown, mobile library also closed].

North Macedonia is the land to the north of Greece, and Bradt’s Thammy Evans presents the only standalone travel guide to this largely unknown [in New Zealand] visiting destination. Balkan in nature but influenced by neighbours Albania and Bulgaria, the former Yugoslav republic hosts 700,000 tourists annually.

Mapping the Oceans: Discovering the World Beneath Our Seas, by Carolyn Fry, traces the story of maps of our oceans. Seventy percent of our planet is ocean, so this National Maritime Museum-published book has a plethora of saline-oriented information which positively leaks from the pages.

Closer to home, Australian Geographic has published Australia’s Best 100 Walks, and the colourful 272-page book lays before your eyes walks that will heal the soul, in state-by-state order. In the end you will have travelled 100s of kilometres blister-free!

Library updates will occur on the TCC Website and library Facebook pages.

At the moment please keep the books you currently have out – they are automatically on loan until we eventually re-open.

There will be no overdue fines.

See you in the future!

See you soon!

Paul Cuming | Collections Librarian, Tauranga City Libraries www.tauranga.govt.nz Tauranga Library (CLOSED) 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

https://covid19.govt.nz/ Self-isolation Everyone should stay at home. This is the best thing we can all do to stop the spread of COVID-19.

This will save lives.

Be kind Make a difference by supporting friends, neighbours and whānau, especially the elderly and vulnerable.

Stay home Everyone should stay at home. This is the best thing we can all do to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Wash your hands Wash often. Use soap. 20 seconds. Then dry. This kills the virus by bursting its protective bubble.

People are entitled to make a reasonable amount of noise, but if it’s excessive you can make a complaint.

Reporting a noise complaint If there’s excessive noise in your neighbourhood, we can send an enforcement officer out to assess it. For Tauranga noise control issues call freephone 0800 116 803 or call Council 07 577 7000 Your complaint will be handled by a security company contracted to the Council. This is a 24-hour service.

Council's policy requires two complaints, either from separate people or the same person an hour apart, before a noise control officer is dispatched.

If the noise is too loud an enforcement officer can issue an excessive noise direction. This notice requires the noise to be reduced immediately and is effective for 72 hours. If further complaints are received and the noise level has not been reduced, an enforcement officer, accompanied by a police officer, can enter the premises and remove whatever is making the noise or make it unusable.

Dog or Animal Complaints To report an urgent dog or animal complaint, call us on 07 577 7000.

We rely on information from the public to help keep the city safe. If you have a non urgent complaint to make about a dog or any other animal, please email us.

Dog or animal complaints When we respond to your complaint we'll take your details and ask you some specific questions to help with our investigation, such as: your address address where the dog or animal lives If your complaint is about a dog, we'll also ask if you know: the dog owner's name the colour of the dog the size of the dog the breed of the dog if the dog male or female description of dog's collar any other relevant information like is the dog aggressive or are there other dogs on the property.

Please be assured your details will remain confidential at all times.

Depending on the type of complaint, the seriousness of the incident, and/or whether there have been any previous complaints, the response from Council will vary.

For more information on noise/dog animal complaints https://www.tauranga.govt.nz or call 07 577 7000

Emergency Services Call 111 Give good clear Information

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Mauao's Walking Tracks have been closed to the public

Photo by C Foster 28/03/2020

Police Presence Mauao's walking tracks have been closed to the public due to the Covid 19 (Coronavirus). It is unable to be monitored with pedestrians to keep the required 2 metre distance from each other.

A nationwide lockdown is in place and people need to abide by the rules laid out to help prevent/stop the virus from spreading.

It will take everybody to accomplish these results. The longer it keeps spreading the longer the lock down will continue.

So please stay home so this can end as soon as possible. "The next four or five weeks, and potentially longer, if the virus keeps spreading will be trying times for everyone.

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Market Dates 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) Aotearoa

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Tauranga Parking Info ( for more information go to www.tauranga.govt.nz/parking) Time restrictions The P180 zone (3-hour) parking restriction applies to the Street parking P180 zone (orange). You can only park in this zone for a maximum of three hours per day.

Time restrictions apply between 8am and 6pm Monday to Sunday, except on public holidays.

Paid parking applies between 9am and 3pm Monday to Friday.

The total paid time can consist of several time blocks throughout the day but you will not be able to pay for more than three hours per day.

Within the Street parking zone (yellow) you can park all day as long as the correct payment has been made.

All day parking The best option for all day parking is to use the off-street car parks or parking buildings.

Parking fees effective from 1 July 2019.

Cliff Road car park ($3.00 per day) - closed on weekends and public holidays.

Dive Crescent car park ($4.00 per day) Waterfront car park ($8.00 per day) TV3 rooftop car park ($8.00 per day) Elizabeth Street parking building open 24/7, early bird $11 per day, prior to 9.30am) Spring Street parking building open 24/7, early bird $11 per day, prior to 9.30am) Short term parking There are several off-street car parking areas with time restrictions: Council car park (Hamilton Street, 3 hour limit and 30 minute limit) Masonic car park (2 hour limit) Devonport Road car park (access via top of Elizabeth Street, 3 hour limit) You can also park on the street for $2 per hour. In most places you can park as long as you want, but time restrictions may apply in some areas.

Time restrictions apply between the hours of 8am and 6pm on all days (Monday to Sunday), except for public holidays.

Parking fees apply 9am – 3pm on weekdays All parking is free on weekends and public holidays Tauranga parking machines are paperless so they won’t issue you a ticket to display on your dashboard. You will need to enter the licence number for your vehicle at the parking machine, then pay for your parking as usual.

You can pay for your parking with: Coins Debit card (including paywave) Text-a-park (cost of parking is paid for using your phone’s credit) Alternatively, you can use: PayMyPark app, PayMyPark website, 5-day weekday coupons

Report Damage To report damage or faults on any or our roads, bridges, road signs, footpaths or streetlights please call us on 07 577 7000 or if it is an emergency please call the Police.

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

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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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People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets Salt and Salty Snack Foods: Large amounts of salt can produce excessive thirst and urination, or even sodium ion poisoning in pets. Signs that your pet may have eaten too many salty foods include vomiting, diarrhoea, depression, tremors, elevated body temperature, seizures and even death. As such, we encourage you to avoid feeding salt-heavy snacks like potato chips, pretzels, and salted popcorn to your pets.

Nuts: Nuts, including almonds, pecans, and walnuts, contain high amounts of oils and fats. The fats can cause vomiting and diarrhoea, and potentially pancreatitis in pets.

Your pets will be aware of changes in the house Be kind to yourself and don’t forget your pets. They probably be enjoying having someone around through the day. Your pets will be aware of changes in the house so do be understanding on any changes to their behaviour. If you become stressed, it’s not right to take it out on the family pet or others in the house. Ask for help if you need it. It is not a sign of weakness.

Free call or text 1737 speak with a trained counsellor who can help advise you on what to do.

Bolt Stolen Te Puke Still missing If anyone has any information, please contact Ngaro 022 527 9879 or Mandy 02108275130

Please help bring him home

Onions, Garlic, Chives: These vegetables and herbs can cause gastrointestinal irritation and could lead to red blood cell damage. Although cats are more susceptible, dogs are also at risk if a large enough amount is consumed. Toxicity is normally diagnosed through history, clinical signs and microscopic confirmation of Heinz bodies.

Milk and Dairy: Because pets do not possess significant amounts of lactase (the enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk), milk and other dairy-based products cause them diarrhoea or other digestive upset.

Grapes and Raisins: Although the toxic substance within grapes and raisins is unknown, these fruits can cause kidney failure. Until more information is known about the toxic substance, it is best to avoid feeding grapes and raisins to dogs.

Chocolate, Coffee and Caffeine: These products all contain substances called methylxanthines, which are found in cacao seeds, the fruit of the plant used to make coffee, and in the nuts of an extract used in some sodas. When ingested by pets, methylxanthines can cause vomiting and diarrhoea, panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and even death. Note that darker chocolate is more dangerous than milk chocolate. White chocolate has the lowest level of methylxanthines, while baking chocolate contains the highest.

Avocado: Avocado is primarily a problem for birds, rabbits, donkeys, horses, and ruminants including sheep and goats. The biggest concern is for cardiovascular damage and death in birds. Horses, donkeys and ruminants frequently get swollen, oedematous head and neck.

More great reading at: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/people-foods-avoid-feeding-your-pets

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!

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

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

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

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

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

The Disabilities Resource Centre Trust and the Bay of Plenty Emergency Management Group have prepared a document with lots of helpful tips and checklists.

For more information and help visit www.tauranga.govt.nz or www.getthru.govt.nz

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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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Owens Park and Waioraka Reserve are among the city's most scenic pathways. The tracks in Johnson Reserve follow streams, wetland areas, native bush and open grassed areas.

Walking time: Allow 2 hours to explore these areas completely. 40 mins will enable you to walk from James Cook Drive through Johnson Reserve to Victory St, or complete the smaller loops.

Papamoa Walkway A series of pathways follow the Papamoa stormwater reserves, providing a walking and cycle link from Pacific View Road to Wairakei Reserve.

Walking time: Papamoa Domain to Pacific View Rd: 40 mins Pacific View Rd to Gravatt Rd via Hartford Ave Reserve: 45 mins Papamoa Beach Reserve to Wairakei Reserve: 50 mins Wairakei Reserve loop: 25 mins

Waimapu estuary walkway Yatton Park is home to some of the city's tallest trees and is a popular dog walking area.

Walking time: Yatton Park/Turret Rd: 1 hour Esk St/Yatton Park loop: 40 mins return

McLaren Falls consists of 190 hectares of lakeland park with one of the best botanical collections of trees in the North Island. The park has extensive walkways.

Pāpāmoa Hills Regional Park is a 135 hectare property explored and enjoyed by thousands of visitors each month.

Located in the Western Bay of Plenty, near Te Puke, The summit is 224 metres above sea level and offers sweeping views of the Bay of Plenty coastline. There are several tracks through the park which can be used to enjoy the views and explore the numerous archaeological features, including seven pa sites.

The Tauranga CBD is notable for its historical points of interest. Walk along The Strand and dip your toes in the water at the tidal steps, or visit one of the restaurants and bars that dot the waterfront. Take a look at the Elms Mission House, the oldest building in Tauranga, or walk up to Robbins Park to view the rose garden and tropical display house. There are walking and cycling paths across the harbour bridge to Mount Maunganui, and a rail bridge to Matapihi.

Access to the Ohauiti Reserve The site office for the McFetridge Lane Upgrade is at the entrance to Quail Ridge. There is space to access the Ohauiti Reserve from this point. However, it is important to be cautious when navigating around this specific area. Please be careful not to enter the work areas. An alternative way to enter the reserve is off Ohauiti Road. This work is scheduled to be complete in mid-July 2019. A destination walkway featuring bushwalks, flood plains and pen grasslands.

Waikareao Estuary Walkway A 9km loop track ideal for walking and cycling. All ages and abilities can enjoy the flat winding boardwalks.

Walking time: Complete loop: 2 hours The Takitimu Drive side of the Waikareao Estuary loop is closed for repairs until late August/early September. The walkway on the city side of Takitimu Drive will remain open.

You’ll be able to access it from Chapel Street or 11th Avenue/Waihi Rd, but please take care when crossing.

The Mauao Base Track was damaged in a slip in April 2017. Temporary steps are in place so visitors to Mauao can still walk the base track loop. However, the steps are not suitable for prams, strollers or wheelchairs. We are working on a long-term solution that reroutes the track.

No dogs, no bikes.

Walking time: Base track: 45 mins. To summit: 40 mins

Parks, Reserves and Walkways Otumoetai and Matua Reserves A popular picnic and paddling area with views of the inner harbour, Rangiwaea and Matakana Island.

Walking time: Maxwells Rd to Kulim Park: 15 mins … Kulim Park to Beach Rd Reserve: 10 mins Beach Rd Reserve to Fergusson Park: 15 mins … Matua Saltmarsh: 15 mins

More Information: https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/exploring/parks-and-reserves info@tauranga.govt.nz

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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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CC’s Mount Maunganui, Tauranga InfoPac, Phone: 021 501 200 … Email: ccs.infopac@gmail.com According to Roimata Minhinnick, Maori traditionally used the island for gathering Titi (Mutton Bird) and fern roots. Finfish, crayfish and shellfish were harvested from the surrounding moana.

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

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

Photo: Tauranga City Libraries.

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

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

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

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

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

Rangiwaea is accessible from Matakana at low water.

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

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

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

Matakana Island

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

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

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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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Time To Make The Most Out Of A Bad Situation What a great time to be doing some fun things with your dog’s whilst we are all on lockdown... playing hide and seek, rewarding with treats when your dog finds you (kids in one room and you in another calling your dog’s name-not only helps with recall but allows him to use his nose to find you), treasure hunts using recycled boxes filled with a treat or two lying about the yard, setting up a confidence course using planks of wood or steps creating higher places and placing treats along the planks or chairs, etc, these games will increase confidence getting your dog up high and your relationship with your dog not to mention tire him out.

With the Covid-19 at hand being stuck at home doesn't mean it’s all doom and gloom, it’s what we make of it and if you have a new pup at home teaching your dog new commands or tricks will tire your dog’s brain which in return will slow the body! Teaching wanted behaviours from as young as possible is going to save you trying to eliminate unwanted behaviours later on down the track. Teach your pup calm behaviour so as they can rest, without having to be at your feet all day. Puppies should be sleeping around 16-20 hours a day as they develop both mentally and physically. Crates or teaching place command help with eliminating separation anxiety! Separation anxiety is bought on usually by us unfortunately, but dogs need to learn to be by themselves without their human and to just be. A place command or a crate is an ideal way to begin with this, rewarding the dog often whilst it’s either on its bed or in its crate, but remember only to reward whilst the dog is calm with a high-value food reward. Training place a little longer each time will help to enforce this behaviour when asked. Try using kongs bought from pet shops or online to mentally stimulate the dogs brain whilst it is working to get the food out of the kong whilst in its crate or on its bed .. using frozen food opposed to dry kibble as it’ll be harder to get from the kong! (not to mention tastier). You can freeze meals in the kong using vegetables and meat, or natural yogurt with mashed bananas and chicken even. Google frozen kong recipes for more ideas. The kong is a valuable tool to have on hand and helps the dog remain in a down position! Teaching your dog to relax in a down position when crated or on its bed helps the dog to remain calm and simply stay where he's told watching everything that’s going on around it without having to be involved with everything becoming overstimulated.

Try teaching your dog two new tricks a week, not only will this strengthen your bond together creating a better relationship between you both, it’ll tire the dog and help with unwanted behaviours. Try googling dog tricks to find something you would enjoy learning together or jump online and find a dog trainer, as a lot of us share some useful information online and especially at this monotonous time where we will all be confined to our homes, they are putting information out there to help those of you willing to learn. Crates also help with toilet training, remembering the crate is not to be used as a jail but more so that of a happy calm place where only good things happen. Introducing the crate slowly to dogs leaving the door open for the first few days, feeding them in them and making it a safe place for them to retreat to when they feel the need. Once the pup is using the crate for sleep, take him out upon waking and take him straight to a toilet area, tell him "toilet", just wait quietly as he will soon toilet, and praise him even rewarding with a treat. Once the puppy has eaten within twenty minutes, he should be toileted also. Making it a dedicated time to train this behaviour outside will reduce any accidents in the house. Remember not to scold the dog for any accidents in the house, just quietly take him to where he should be going if you catch him in the act, and praise when he goes. If you tell him off after the fact, he will think going to the toilet is a bad thing and this could lead to all sorts of problems. We just simply need to show them where they are allowed to go, and they will soon be going outside in no time. Puppies bladders need to strengthen over time so remember to take them outside to the toilet every time he awakens and after a feed.

Play with your puppies’ feet getting them used to their feet being touched, so if they have something stuck in their paws at any given point in time you will be able to check on them.

If the dog has something in it’s paws and hasn't been used to it’s feet being touched, you'll have a lot of problems addressing removing the foreign object. Also getting them used to their feet being touched will help when it comes to clipping their claws … always rewarding for touch. .

Over the lockdown period remember groomers are also unable to groom your dogs nor clip the nails so a brisk walk will do them a ton of good wearing the nails down and try to spend 5 minutes brushing every other day using rewards getting your dog used to being brushed to combat any knots or unwanted hair. Knots can be very painful for dogs if left to matt, Check your dog’s ears regularly to see if they need cleaning, if they are smelly and have any discharge then they will need a visit to the vet for medication as they may have an ear infection. Often as I work at a groomer, we see dogs coming in with ear infections which are very painful. If your dog is shaking his head or an ear is drooped to one side, it’s time to check their ears.

So much dog theft is going on this present time in the Bay, it’s time to up your anti and be more vigilant with your dogs and your surroundings! Keep your dogs with someone opposed to leaving them outside a shop tied up as I’ve been seeing a lot of lately. Be mindful of leaving them in vehicles with windows down or doors unlocked if your car is out of your sight. Home drive-bys are going on around the Bay also so be alert with your neighbour’s dogs also, when these people see you’re not home they take every opportunity to steal dogs whether it be for fighting or breeding! Yes, it’s happening unfortunately and we as a community can prevent this by being more vigilant. Write down number plates and vehicle models along with the persons description if you see someone unfamiliar in your neighbourhood acting suspiciously. Let your neighbours know and police if need be. Walking with your dog at this present time will be a wonderful way to release some pent-up energy for you both just remember to keep the 2-meter distance from others :) Worst-case scenario is be prepared for the worst in case you are hospitalized and have your crates/dog beds food etc ready for a friend or family member to take care of your animals and making sure they are wearing their collars with registration tags names and phone numbers!

I have been training dogs now for six years with a company and am also out on my own, having trained under Mark Vette and numerous other trainers around the country, I consider this not a job but a full time passion and only ever wish to better myself as a trainer. I can be contacted via my work page which I also post a lot of useful information from numerous trainers around the globe. Every dog is an individual and their learning capabilities vary as do us humans so what may work for one dog mightn't work for another so I thrive to learn as many new techniques as possible taking a little from this trainer and a little from that trainer and using what works for each individual dog, using positive reinforcement techniques that have been proven to

work.

Time to make the most out of a bad situation ... Enjoy every moment! Stay Safe out there Xx Mandy Wood 43 Alach Street, Greerton PO Box 2087 Tauranga

Phone 07 578 0245

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Relax some of the rules because there will be other rules The challenge I have this month is not what I was going to talk about but what I was going to say Covid-19 is very much on our doorstep and New Zealand is in a situation that is has not experienced in decades. While there are people who have lived through a pandemic living in society because of their age, we best only speak to them on the phone.

So, children are at home, parents are at home and while there will be some work for some parents to go to, the majority of us are at home doing not much There are many social media postings on 'do this' or don't do this' I have a few that I think are worthy of following.

Depending on the age of your little cherubs my suggestion would be to have them, or you do it for them, write or create a dairy about what is going on. We would all hope that this is a 'four week once in a lifetime' event. So, tech savvy teenagers could take photos of things each day, but don't have them keep them to themselves. Pool these photos and writings into one document and then maybe once this is over, send it off to be turned into a book. It could be a coffee table thing for your children when they are adults, or for you in your rest home.

Parents need to contribute to this piece of work as well.

Because you are part of their lockdown experience as well, and you as adults need to lead the whanau in times like this.

Another comment is don't get too stressed about schoolwork, I don't think too many people are, however, take the time.... we all have lots of that to spare, to teach them things that they won't learn at school. Like household management ……. things like cooking, not only baking but cooking meals, age dependant of course. How to use the washing machine, even how to wash if there is no washing machine! I believe there is even a thing in some households called an iron, and some people use it to make clothes look great. For those parents that don't iron You Tube is a great place to start! Your lawns will grow in the lockdown as they have not been ordered to stop, so maybe lessons on lawn mowing.

Screen time is a constant challenge with children so make sure you have some rules about screen time. Parents need to think of this as a forced Christmas holiday, except it’s not so hot. Relax some of the rules because there will be other rules, new rules that children and parents will have to live under, and these rules are not made by parents but by Government. Try and plan some regular events, such as dinner at a set time, getting out of bed at a set time. I know that when they are in bed asleep, they aren't annoying you, but children need some semblance of order and structure.

Parents need to take a deep breath, very few of us have experienced this before. I haven't. These are very scary times and none of us know what the next few months will bring. This lockdown will test our parenting to the extreme. You have got this Mums and Dads!

We will see you next month Donald Welsh … Parenting Coach

Safety first with Don't guess the Yes Last festive season, party-goers were encouraged to make #better decisions - this year they’re being reminded not to guess the yes. Wellington Police launched an awareness campaign in December 2017 that urged party season revellers to think about the impact alcohol has on decision-making and consent.

The campaign will be shared on social media this week and posters will be put up in bars around the city. The posters are dual-sided, with the bar-facing side displaying reminders of how bar staff can prevent harm or intervene in a possibly risky situation.

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Ben Quinn, who heads the team behind the campaign, says the initiative is innovative and unique.

“This concept is designed to prevent adult sexual assault offending and victimisation by encouraging people to change their attitudes around sexual consent and alcohol consumption," says Ben. “Working together we’re aiming to educate the public on consent, foster positive attitudes and keep people safer by providing hospitality staff with the necessary skills to identify and help anyone that could be at risk.

“We all want safe place to socialise, with vibrant nightlife. With this initiative we’re sending a clear message that sexual assault and abuse won’t be tolerated in our city. ”For more information: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/ten-one-magazine/safety-first-dont-guess-yes

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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

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.

Separation of families 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.

TAURANGA WOMENS REFUGE Please help us to keep the “Doors Open” at Tauranga Women's Refuge so women and their children experiencing Domestic Violence in the home have access to a safe place to rest, heal and plan for the future in their Community. We appreciate your goodwill and generosity.

BY CHEQUE: Tauranga Women’s Refuge, PO Box 9053, Tauranga 3142

“ALL WOMEN AND CHILDREN HAVE THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO LIVE FREE FROM FEAR AND VIOLENCE” H E TAPU TE TINANA O TE WAHINE . N GA TAMARIKI , KO RATOU HOKI TE R ANGATIRATANGA O TE RANGI

The body of a woman is sacred. Children, they are the Kingdom of Heaven

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

HELPLINE: 0800 86 733 843

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.

My Name Is Meth My Name Is Meth My name is meth. I'll lead you to death.

You'll lie to your kids; you'll steal from your wife.

My name is meth. I'll end your life.

I will rot your teeth and you'll still get high.

My name is meth. I'll make sure you die.

I'll be your master. You will be my slave.

My name is meth. I'll take you to your grave.

Now that we have met. What shall we do?

My name is meth. It's all up to you.

Your home before leaving on vacation.

Alert the Alarm Company.

Clean Your Garbage Disposal.

Unplug Small Appliances.

Adjust the Thermostat..

Check all the windows and doors.

Consider Opening Closet Doors.

Don’t Tip Off Criminals on the Web. Preparing the Outside of Your Home.

Double-check the laundry.

Clean out the refrigerator.

Set Your Water Heater.

Stop All Newspapers.

Remove Your Spare Key.

Leave things looking as normal as you can, and let your neighbours know you are away and don’t forget to give them some contact details so they can get in touch with you if need be.

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Need Help? Know Someone Who Does?

HELPLINES Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.

Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or free text 4357 (HELP) Youthline – 0800 376 633 or free text 234 Samaritans – 0800 726 666

Facilities closed due to Covid19 https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/business/health-and-safety/covid-19 Playgrounds All playgrounds are closed. Please stay away from playgrounds and avoid touching playground equipment.

Boat ramps All boat ramps are closed.

McLaren Falls Park McLaren Falls Park is closed.

Mauao Mauao is closed due to the volume of users, the narrowness of some tracks, no way to effectively manage safe physical distances or trace users, TECT All-Terrain Park TECT All-Terrain Park is closed.

Library's All Tauranga City Libraries are closed Swimming pools, indoor sports venues and community halls All Bay Venues facilities are closed.

Pyes Pa Memorial Park Cemetery The cemetery is closed to the public. The front gates to the park will remain closed throughout the lockdown period.

No funeral services can be held on the grounds. Cremations and burials are still possible, but the public will not be able to attend.

Parking We’re not collecting parking fees for the duration of the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown.

The fee suspension applies to all on and off-street parking spaces, including parking buildings and leased car parks. Our focus during the lockdown period is on safe and considerate parking. If you’re concerned about someone being parked illegally, please call our contact centre on +64 7 577 7000 Animal Services Animal services will continue to manage the pound and respond to dangerous and wandering dogs The Historic Village The Historic Village venues, retailers and services are now closed to the public.

However, the village grounds remain open.

Freedom Camping Self-contained vehicles are acceptable places for self-isolation under the current restrictions. If someone living in a self-contained vehicle hasn't been able to find a formal freedom camping site, we ask that they camp responsibly and considerately during the lockdown period.

Please report concerns about people not self-isolating to the Police.

Kerbside collections

Covid 19 (Coronavirus)

All kerbside waste collection services (including rubbish, recycling and garden waste) whether they are undertaken by us or private waste service providers, will continue as normal, unless otherwise stated by your private waste service provider.

If you have any questions around your service, or need to report any missed collections, please contact your private waste service provider directly. If your enquiry relates to the council rubbish bag service or the glass collection service, please call us on +64 7 577 7000.

Transfer stations/recycling centres Both transfer stations (including the recycling centres), as well as the Jack Shaw clean fill site are closed to the public until the end of the lockdown.

If you normally take your recycling to the recycling centres, please dispose of it in your kerbside rubbish collection instead.

Winter Energy Payment Increasing This Year

The Government has announced the Winter Energy Payment will be doubled for this year.

Single people with no dependent children will get $40.91 a week. Couples, and people with dependent children, will get $63.64 a week.

It will be paid from 1 May to 1 October, the same as usual.

Work and income

Public bins Public bins will continue to be monitored and emptied.

City waters: Will be making sure the city’s water is flowing and our toilets still flush Contacting the council The customer service centre is closed but the call centre is available 24/7. You can reach them on (07) 577 7000. You can also do many of the things you need from us online – please visit our ‘Do it online’ page at www.tauranga.govt.nz For more information https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/business/health-and-safety/covid-19

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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

DIABETES AND A HEALTHY MOUTH People with diabetes can be at risk of developing problems with their teeth and gums if their diabetes is not well controlled. Research has shown that with poor diabetes control people are 2 times more likely to develop ‘peridontitis’ (inflammation around the tooth) a form of gum disease. There is also a higher risk of oral thrush, infections and tooth decay. Smoking can also make many oral problems worse.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF GUM DISEASE Gums that are red and/or swollen and that bleed after brushing.

Gums that have receded or pulled away from the roots.

Loose teeth Bad breath

HOW CAN I PREVENT PROBLEMS? Make sure you: Brush your teeth at least twice a day to remove bacterial plaque from your teeth. Brush for at least 2 minutes.

Use floss to remove plaque from in-between your teeth daily.

Use toothpaste which is fluoridated and has antibacterial properties.

Visit your dentist regularly so they can treat any problems at an early stage.

Stop smoking. Try to keep your diabetes under control The Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Debbie, Isabel, Kaye, Maureen, BOPDHB

Coughs, Colds and Flu Season Natural ways to help prevent the spread of coughs, colds, and flu.

Always cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing.

Try sneezing into your elbow crease instead of your hands.

Wash your hand with soap and water for 20 seconds Don't touch your face with your hands that may be contaminated Don’t share food, drinks, lipsticks, toothpaste Avoid kissing on the lips... This can be hard with small children.

Clean door knobs, bathrooms and toys to help prevent spreading bugs Let fresh air into the rooms moving stale air on.

Get plenty sleep and drink plenty water to help your body fight illness Eat healthy and exercise to help keep fit.

Stay home if you are not well to prevent spreading your bugs.

Vitamins may help prevent you becoming sick.

(Echinacea Vitamin C) Cold and flu remedies cannot cure or shorten your sickness, Antibiotics are effective against bacteria but not against cold and flus which are caused by viruses. Drink lots of fluid herbal tea’s hot soups, and juices, non caffeinated drinks and this will help to move the virus out of the body If unsure always seek medical advice from your doctor.

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

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5 Minutes with local artist – Mandy Williams.

Update: in regards to the April print, unfortunately we won’t be able to distribute our new native bird cards in time for Easter so will reserve them for Mother’s Day… if business returns to normal by then!

Local artist, Mandy Williams updates us on her latest charity partnership with Waipuna Hospice and their exciting new product – beautiful everyday cards featuring New Zealand native birds. Mandy shares her inspiration behind the cards.

“These pieces were created a while ago but are still some of my favourites. They were from a collection ‘Feathers & Lace’ where I created pieces that felt like New Zealand. From hedgehogs, to birds and a spring lamb. We felt these were particularly appropriate, as two of them have been used on the tea towels previously and were super popular. This set of four cards featuring native New Zealand birds are perfect to have on hand for any occasion. The cards are especially made for Waipuna Hospice to celebrate 30 years of caring for our community. Printed onto a beautiful textured art stock and wrapped in native flax to mindfully reduce waste packaging.”

Mandy last teamed up with Waipuna Hospice six years ago to produce a line of tea towels. She shares her thoughts on the partnership, “I love the idea of being able to support hospice and make my art accessible to everyone. For most of us in the Bay, we all seem to know or have known someone who Waipuna Hospice has helped. Just before we started working together I had a dear friend at hospice and they were just amazing. In fact I did a painting of her with a butterfly in her hair, and a print of her is at Waipuna Hospice still. It is such a privilege to be asked to be involved with their fundraising.”

Mandy finishes by sharing the importance of hospice services for our community, “We are so incredibly lucky to have Waipuna Hospice in our community, when hospital care is not appropriate, they give people a space to manage pain, and families support they need. They do such an amazing job not only onsite but going to people’s homes who need them. I was only at a friend’s house the other day when hospice came to manage my friend’s pain. And they were doing a great job. They are so caring and kind when we need them.”

The New Zealand Native Bird Everyday Cards will be available at Waipuna Hospice reception, Waipuna Hospice Charity Shops, at a number of third party retailers and online at waipunahospice.org.nz.

Additional Information Funds raised from the Native New Zealand Bird Everyday Cards will go directly towards specialist palliative medical care and support services for patients and families in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty living with a chronic, incurable disease. The majority of people receiving support are cared for where they feel most comfortable - in their homes. Our goal is to help people make the most of their lives; to live every moment in whatever way is important to them. In addition to palliative nursing care and specialist palliative medical support, Waipuna Hospice provide respite care, practical support such as meal preparation, loan equipment, bereavement and grief support, chaplaincy service and spiritual support, cultural support – Kai Whakamaru, counselling, child and adolescent support, social work, biography services, caregiver support, occupational therapy, education, books and resources, therapeutic massage, Day Services and Day Programme.

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 $4.25 million to cover those costs. Grants, bequests, public appeals, events, merchandise and Waipuna Hospice charity shop revenue all help towards this enormous fundraising target.

Waipuna Hospice deliver vital palliative support services, information and advocacy to help people make the most of their lives. They provide care and support not just for the physical needs, but also their emotional, spiritual and social needs.

Waipuna Hospice also provide care and support to family and friends, both before and after death of the loved one.

We expect to care for over 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 equipment loan, 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.

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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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.

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For more information go to Tauranga City Council https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/business/permits-and-licences/alcohol/other-alcohol-information/alcohol-free-zones

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NEVER SAY “IT WONT HAPPEN TO ME” Everybody needs to be aware Don't ever leave your drink unattended. !!!

Drink spiking - where alcohol or drugs are added to your drink without your knowledge - is sadly an increasing problem.

Motives for drink spiking vary from someone's idea of a sick joke to robbery or sexual assault and it's not just females who are at risk.

Don’t accept drinks from strangers or leave drinks unattended.

If someone offers you a drink, go to the bar with them.

Buy or pour your own drinks and know what you are drinking.

Don’t drink something you did not open, or see opened or poured.

If you’re unsure about your drink, leave it.

If you feel dizzy or sick, ask someone you trust to take you to a safe place. If you are alone or can’t find your friends tell the staff behind the bar or someone you know, if you are at a party.

Keep an eye on your friends. If someone collapses and is unconscious, call an ambulance immediately-but do not leave them alone.

If you’re on a date with someone you don’t know arrange for a friend to call you during the evening and/or pick you up.

Meet in a public space. Arrange your own transport.

How do I know if my drink has been spiked? You might not be able to see, smell or taste if you drink has been spiked - the drug may be colourless, odourless and may not affect the taste of your drink

Warning signs include: ►feeling dizzy or faint ►feeling sick or sleepy ►passing out ►feeling intoxicated or confused even if you have only had a little alcohol to drink ►waking up feeling uncomfortable and disorientated, with memory blanks about the night before.

What to do if you think your drink has been spiked If you think your drink has been spiked, tell a friend, the bar or security staff, or the police. Your doctor can test for the presence of traces of certain drugs through urine or blood tests within 24 hours.

If you think that you have been assaulted or raped, it’s important you tell a friend or family member, and go to a doctor or hospital. Drink spiking is illegal. It’s a serious offence to introduce a drug into the body of another person without their knowledge or consent, especially if the person is assaulted as a result.

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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For more information: https://womensrefuge.org.nz/

Nau mai, Haere mai Welcome to Women’s Refuge New Zealand’s largest nation-wide organisation that supports and helps women and children experiencing family violence. Our vision is for all women and children in Aotearoa to live free from domestic and family violence.

Research from overseas shows that in the wake of COVID19, family violence can get worse. Mandatory isolation puts strain on most relationships and on parenting, and this is especially risky for people living with violence. Most people will know someone who is being abused by a partner, even though they may not label it as family violence. Here are some important tips if you’re worried about your own or someone else’s safety. It is okay to ask for help. Women’s Refuge services might look different and you may be asked some questions about your health.

This will not prevent you from getting help. Some people using violence may use COVID19 to further isolate their partners.

The impacts of the pandemic on families and communities do not cause violence, but it can mean abusers have more opportunities to perpetrate and conceal violence. Abusive people might withhold essential items from victims, scare tactics about the virus, or prevent them from seeking help. Victims might feel reluctant to enter Refuges or seek social support if they think it will put their health at risk. If you feel unsafe you can call 111 at any time. You can also call 0800 REFUGE – our services will remain open 24/7. If you are concerned about somebody else, you can support them by keeping in touch with them. Some people may find it difficult to talk while in isolation if the abusive person is monitoring their devices. You can: Agree on a ‘code word’ in advance with your friend.

If they message you that word, you can call the police and ask them to check on them.

Ask them if they have the essential things they need (food, medication, and sanitary items) and help them to get them.

Some abusive people will withhold these items.

Help them to feel less isolated by setting up regular times to talk to you and to others.

Encourage them to get in touch with Women’s Refuge if they feel unsafe.

Please see FAQS at the bottom of this page.

We know this is a time of uncertainty however, we are here to help.

Make a donation Donations are one of the easiest and best ways that you can support Women’s Refuge, because they help us to plan for the future effectively and efficiently.

If your situation is urgent, call our free Crisisline on 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843 OR Phone 111.

Covid 19 (Coronavirus)

Can I still reach out to Women’s Refuge?

Yes. Women’s Refuge is an essential service and while our services may look different we are here for women and children experiencing Family Violence 24/7. We will be minimising face to face contact (telephone and online guidance will be used whenever possible) in order to keep everyone safe.

What if I feel unsafe?

We have several ways you can get in contact: - Ring our crisis line on 0800REFUGE – Send a FB message through Womens Refuge FB Page – Email us on info@refuge.org.nz – Send a confidential message that is through our Shielded Site feature found on The Warehouse, NZ Post and many other major websites.

If you or a family member are in immediate danger call 111

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Staying at home – what it means We need your support to protect New Zealand and eradicate COVID-19. Enforcement measures may be used to ensure everyone acts together, now.

• Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services.

• Only make physical contact with those that you live with.

Don’t worry, during this time, you will be able to access all the essentials you need, including medicine, food and other home supplies.

Food and shopping • •

Supermarkets, dairies and pharmacies will remain open.

When shopping, as much as possible send in only one family member at a time, practice physical distancing and hygiene rules while shopping.

• Dairies will operate a strict ‘one-in, one-out’ policy and they won’t be allowed to sell food prepared on the premises.

• Primary industries, including food and beverage production and processing, will still operate.

• Freight and courier drivers will continue to transport and deliver food.

• Grocery food deliveries – such as My Food Bag and Hello Fresh – are considered as essential and will continue as long as the food is not pre-cooked.

• Takeaway services will be closed.

Liquor stores will close, unless within a licensing trust area and will operate with a strict ‘one-in, one-out’ policy. Wine and beer will continue to be sold at supermarkets.

Public spaces • • • •

Places where the public congregate must close.

All bars, restaurants, cafes, gyms, cinemas, pools, museums, libraries, playgrounds and any other place where the public congregate must close their face-to-face function.

Playgrounds are classed as an area where people congregate and so are off-limits.

People can exercise outdoors but must maintain a two metre distance from others.

People are expected to stay local when leaving the home.

Services • • • • • •

Rubbish collection will continue. Check your local authority website for recycling.

NZ Post will deliver mail and courier drivers will continue to make deliveries.

Self-service laundries can stay open, as long as 2 metre physical distancing is enforced.

Service stations will remain open and will be supplied.

Public transport, regional air travel and ferries are mostly restricted to those involved in essential services and freight.

Some public transport will be available for essential trips, such as to the supermarket or doctor, but options will be limited.

Building and construction workers will carry on in cases where they’re needed to maintain human health or safety.

Recreation or exercise • • • • •

You can go for a walk, run, or bike ride. Exercise is good for people’s mental health.

If you do, it must be solitary, or with those you live with.

Keep a 2 metre distance.

However, if you are unwell, do NOT go outside.

DOC has closed all its campsites and huts.

Do not go hunting or hiking, and especially not on overnight trips.

Covid 19 (Coronavirus)

Interaction with others • • • • • •

For more information go to https://covid19.govt.nz/help-and-advice/ for-everyone/understanding-covid-19

Staying at home is meant to reduce the transmission of the virus.

For this to work, you are asked to only have contact with the people you live with.

If you want to talk to a friend, call or video chat with them.

If you want to talk to a neighbour, do it over the fence.

Please note that children CAN travel between the homes of separated parents so as long as they live in the same town/city.

Feel free to drop off groceries to others e.g. a grandma, but keep a 2 metre distance for her safety.

If you’re not sure what assistance may be available, don’t know who to contact for help, call the free government helpline on 0800 779 997 (8am–1am, 7 days a week).

For advice and support for essential businesses please contact 0800 22 66 57 (9am–5pm, Monday–Friday).

Essential businesses

Only businesses that are essential may remain open during the Level 4 Alert period. If a business isn’t sure if it provides services or products which qualify as essential, it should close.

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About COVID-19 This website is the fastest way to find help and advice about the COVID-19 situation in New Zealand. If you’re not sure what assistance may be available, or don’t know who to contact for help, call the free government helpline on 0800 779 997 (8 am–1 am, 7 days a week). For advice and support for essential businesses please contact 0800 22 66 57 (9 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday)

What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 is a new virus that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a type of coronavirus.

There are simple steps you can take to protect you, your family and whānau.

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms of COVID-19 are: • • •

a fever (at least 38°C) a cough shortness of breath.

These symptoms do not necessarily mean you have COVID-19. The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as colds and flu.

Got symptoms? Call your GP before you visit. Or call Healthline on 0800 358 5453.

Time for symptoms to appear We’re still learning about COVID-19. We don’t yet know how long symptoms take to show after a person has been infected. Current evidence suggests it is 2–10 days.

How it spreads Like the flu, COVID-19 can be transmitted from person to person. The scientific evidence confirms that COVID-19 is spread by droplets. When an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks, they may generate droplets containing the virus. These droplets are too large to stay in the air for long, so they quickly settle on surrounding surfaces.

People may get infected by the virus if they touch those surfaces or objects, and then touch their mouth, nose or eyes.

That’s why it’s really important to use good hygiene, regularly wash and thoroughly dry your hands, and use good cough and sneeze etiquette.

Help Stop Congestion On The Roads

By Using Public Transport Take the stress out of your travel between Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, The Lakes, and Papamoa by using the public buses.

Download the transit App and it will tell you what buses are due depending where you are. Road works and cues of traffic make for an intense trip out on the roads. Sit back and enjoy free WIFI and listen to music while your bus driver gets you from A to B in comfort. Pick up a Bus time table booklet with all the bus routes and information you may need to bus round the area.

Covid 19 (Coronavirus)

For more information go to https://covid19.govt.nz/help-and-advice/for-everyone/understanding-covid-19

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Maunganui Road Flyover

Covid 19 (Coronavirus)

28/03/2020

29/03/2020 Today, one person aged in their 70s died due to the virus. There are 63 new cases of the virus including 60 confirmed cases and three suspected cases. It brings the total to 514 cases in New Zealand. Please listen and do as asked to help slow this pandemic down. Everyone has to play a part in this for it to work.

There was a relaxed stress free feeling with out the hustle and bustle of people on the roads and on the streets, shops full of customers. It’s quite with a feeling of strangeness of feeling at peace. Hopefully people will take this time to refresh and revive them selves, take time out to relax and re charge and reflect on how lucky we are to have the freedom we live and how it feels that our freedom has been taken away from us.

This is a good time to learn that life is precious and how family and friends are so important in our lives. What changes can we make to keep our life's at a lower stress rate? Do you really have to go shopping every day? Do you have to use the car or can you walk, bike or bus? How can we work round our commitments better? Do we need to have as much stuff as we all have? We can reflect on our actions, and how we live and eat. We can reflect on learning from mistakes and learn respect for all other living creatures on this planet and respect the living plants We have about 4-5 weeks to take some time and think, plan, change and improve our situations, and we can if we really want too.

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Photo by C Foster 28/03/2020

Photo by C Foster 28/03/2020

Covid 19 (Coronavirus)

Mount Maunganui Beaches are empty! The Global Pandemic Covid 19 (Coronavirus) has closed down shops, beaches, parks, and events for the prevention of spreading the virus. All public places are closed to the public. Country after country have gone into lock down to try and get the virus under control and it is only going to improve if the people abide by the rules laid out to them in each country. It is going to be hard on everyone being confined to their bubbles but it is for each and everyone's own safety. Keep checking on the elderly to see that they are doing ok but keep the distance from them. Keep yourselves busy at home by doing all those jobs that have been put off due to our busy lifestyles. Take care and look after yourself.

Covid 19 (Coronavirus)

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Photo by C Foster 28/03/2020