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February 2021 August
                                                                         Vol 43 2021
                                                                                Issue Vol
                                                                                      01 438 Issue 07

                                                                    COMMUNITY NEWS AND VIEWS
                                                                  COMMUNITY NEWS AND VIEWS
Produced by the Mokoia Community Association

        Local High School Makes Us
                   Proud!

Following a community event that was held on Eastside      This was a great success with over 500 contributions
the students of Rotorua Lakes High School decided to       being donated!
hold a mufti day and in lieu of a gold coin donation the
                                                           MCA was overwhelmed with the kind gesture and know
students were asked to contribute a non perishable food
                                                           that our community will benefit.
item.
                                                          We will be planning to run another community event in
These were kindly gifted to the Mokoia Community
                                                          November for families to enjoy a day of fun and food.
Association to contribute to our food stores to assist us
with the regular Monday food rescue programme we run in We look forward to inviting the RLHS students to attending
our hall.                                                 this, they have shown great support and all of us at the
                                                          Mokoia Community Association acknowledge this.

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What’s inside - Inside Eastside

Whanau Support                               04
Medical Advice                               14
Kids Page                                    09
Survey                                       10
Piripoho                                     03
Community Directory                          23
Business Directory                           24

Inside Eastside is produced by the Mokoia
Community Association Inc. While our articles are
hopefully interesting and useful, the views expressed
are not necessarily those of the MCA Inc.
Editor:
Ray Adlam
Email: community@mokoiaca.org.nz
Deliveries Coordinator:
Shirley Parry, Marion Andrews, Ann Blakelock
Regular Contributors:
Pakanui Tuhura, ,Te Ngae Medical Centre, Tatau
Pounamu Collective
Deadline: September
 August 13th 2021 (Call MCA for more details)
Community Enquiries:
Ray Adlam
Email: community@mokoia.org.nz
Phone: 07 345 5971
Advertising Enquiries:
Email: admin@mokoiaca.org.nz
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Address: 297 Vaughan Road, Owhata                            advertisements and
Phone: 07 345 5971
                                                         articles are not necessarily
                                                          the views of the staff or
                                                               volunteers at the
Facebook & Instagram @insideastsiderotorua
Website: www.mokoiaca.org.nz
                                                            Mokoia Community
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Whānau Support Services
                                                                                  Paula Temple

        Anxiety isn’t only in your head
As I am seeing more people with Anxiety I thought I would       move more oxygen through your body in case you need to
cover it this month.                                            escape. This can make you feel as if you are not getting
                                                                enough air, which could trigger further anxiety or panic.
If you have anxiety, you might frequently feel worried,
                                                                Your body is not meant to always be on alert. Being in
nervous, or afraid about ordinary events. These feelings
                                                                constant fight or flight mode, which can happen with
can be upsetting and difficult to manage. They can also
                                                                Chronic anxiety, can have negative and serious effects on
make daily life a challenge Anxiety can also cause physical
                                                                your body. Tensed muscles may prepare you to get away
Symptoms. Think about a time when you felt anxious.
                                                                from danger quickly, but muscles that are constantly tense
Maybe your hands were sweaty, or your legs were shaky.
                                                                can result in pain, tension headaches and migraines The
Your heart rate might have sped up. You could have felt
                                                                hormones adrenalin and cortisol are responsible for
sick to your stomach. You might have linked these
                                                                increased heartbeat and breathing , which can help when
symptoms to your nervousness. But maybe you were not
                                                                facing a threat. But these hormones also affect digestion
sure why you felt unwell. Most people experience anxiety
                                                                and blood sugar.
on occasion. Anxiety can be serious or turn into a disorder
if it lasts for a long time, causes significant distress, or    Stomach pain, nausea, weakness or fatigue sleep issues,
interferes with your life in other ways. Anxiety, the bodies    sweating, rapid breathing, trembling, pounding heart
response to stress, is how your body alerts you to threats      increased heart rate, fear of dying, chest pain
and helps you get ready to deal with them. This is called the
                                                                Nga Mihi
fight or flight response. When your body responds to
danger, you breathe rapidly because your lungs are trying to    Paula

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Tatau Pounamu

Kia Ora Koutou
                                                                                  People are walking or biking through the area
                                                                                     more
                                                                                     Over 25% of people interviewed on the street are
                                                                                     now walking or biking to school more, or further,
This month we said 'goodbye for now' to our amazing                                  than they were before the trial. One student said,
Pou Awhi Karamea but although we will miss her it's for a                            “My Mum says we can walk now because of the
happy reason, as Karamea will be spending the next 6
months on parental leave. Karamea was the powerhouse                                 crossings.”
behind administration, communications and support for                        It’s great to see that the frosty winter mornings aren’t
Tatau Pounamu over the last 2 years. We would like to
                                                                             stopping some tamariki from walking, biking and
wish Karamea all the best (and as much sleep as
possible) and we look forward to seeing her back soon!                       scootering to school! As the weather warms up, we look
                                                                             forward to seeing more families making the most of the
Ngā manaakitanga,                                                            trial elements to get around the neighbourhood safely.
Tatau Pounamu Collective.
 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fill out the survey and tell us what you think
--------------------
                                                                             We want to know which parts of the design you think are
The ‘beating heart of Owhatiura’ gets some colour                            working well, and which parts could be improved.
                                                                             Community feedback will be used to make adjustments
The Te Manawa ō Owhatiura trial has been in place for                        to the design and will help us determine if there is
three months now, with the road and footpath artwork                         support for making any of the trial elements permanent.
added in June. The artwork designs were created by the
student working group, and help to bring vibrancy and                        To fill out the survey, visit rotorualakescouncil.nz/TMoO
awareness to the front of Lynmore Primary School.                            or pick up a hard-copy from Lynmore Primary School’s
                                                                             reception.
Community feedback before the trial suggested that                           ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
locals needed more safe places to cross the road,                            -------------------
improved visibility of drivers and pedestrians, reduced
driver speed and traffic congestion, and a safer space                       We Have A New Pou Awhi
outside the Lynmore Primary front gate.
                                                                             Kia ora! While Karamea is on leave I will be filling in for
What we’ve seen so far;                                                      her in the Pou Awhi admin and support role for Tatau
                                                                             Pounamu. My name is Esther and I was born and
      Lower driver speeds
                                                                             brought up here in the Eastside. After finishing high
      Initial monitoring shows that average speeds on
                                                                             school I moved up to Auckland to study and I have
           Larcy Road and Owhatiura Drive have reduced
                                                                             recently returned home after living overseas for the last 4
           by up to 25%.
                                                                             years. I'm really excited to be part of Tatau Pounamu and
      Streets feel safer
                                                                             to get to know all those involved in the Eastside
           Early on-street feedback indicates that the new
                                                                             community.
           crossing points make people feel safe or safer
           than when there were no crossings.

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                                                          SHARE THE WARMTH

                                                         Many families in our community
                                                        are in need of clean linen for their
                                                           families over the cold winter
                                                                     months.
                                                         If you have any excess linen that
                                                          you would be able to donate for
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              10 Owhata Road Rotorua
                                                                 happy to receive it.
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   Bible Classes -                        9.30am
                                                        Please bring it into the MCA office
     Worship -                           10.30am
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MATARIKI – let’s celebrate our very own
                holiday.
If you like the thought of celebrating a public holiday that you      the Pleiades. It refers to a cluster of stars that rises in mid-
won’t find anywhere else in the world, keep reading! Our              Winter, marking the start of the traditional Māori New Year.
Government is delivering on a pre-election commitment,                This new long weekend will allow people to travel to their
where New Zealand will celebrate Matariki as a public holiday         hometowns or around our regions, and spend time with their
from 24 June 2022. The date for the Matariki public holiday           whanau, which ties into the old Māori proverb ‘Matariki hunga
will shift each year, to align with the Māori lunar calendar. Best    nui’ which means Matariki which brings us together.
part is, it will always be on a Friday.
This will be our first public holiday that officially recognises Te   As a country that celebrates the Queen’s Birthday (on a day
Ao Māori knowledge, which has been at the heart of the                which isn’t actually her birthday) and Boxing Day (which has
decision making. Recognised experts in Te Ao Māori have led           come to represent discounted shopping bargains) isn’t it great
this process, providing advice and engaging with various              that we are starting to reclaim our own special days as part of
communities, who have been grateful for their guidance.               our annual calendar, whilst honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and
                                                                      the role Maori knowledge has to play.
Matariki is the Māori name for the constellations collectively
called

                    Our Community Star
                                                                                                  LUA
                       Yvonne Waitoa

   Yvonne has been supporting MCA as a volunteer for                          Hair & Beauty Salon
  eight years and has lived in Scott’s Ave all her live and
                attended our local schools.                             My Salon is now open in Owhata. At 27 Rewarewa St
      Yvonne helps MCA with reception, food rescue,
                                                                        you will find me in my beautiful quiet salon where you
       cleaning, pamphlets and the Inside Eastside
                        newsletter.
                                                                        will be treated to all of the usual hairdressing devices
                                                                        including cutting, clouding, straightening. A real treat
  Yvonne has helped with many events and assists with
                                                                        is my chair conditioning treatments. I also do facials,
               the Scott’s Ave garden also.                                            eye brow and lip tattooing.
   Yvonne is a busy mother of 4 and also has 8 special                               You can find all of my prices at
                         moko                                                    https://www.luahairandbeauty.com/
                                                                                         Phone 0211948919
   Yvonne takes pride in giving back to the community                                       Eftpos available.
   and we are so thankful to have her as a part of the
                       MCA team!

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MCA—Awesome Activity Page

                                                             JOKES

                                              What do you call a boomerang that wont
                                                           come back?
                                                                A stick

                                                What did one toilet say to another?
                                                        You look a bit flushed

                                                Where would you find an elephant?
                                                      The same place you lost it

                                             What’s worse than finding a worm in your
                                                             apple?
                                                         Finding half a worm

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MCA SURVEY
•    What in your opinion is the biggest Eastside opportunity that you would like addressed?

•    What would make the Eastside safer for kids?

•    What would make the East side safer for the elderly?

•    Do you feel we have enough parks?

•    Are there any services you would like added to the Eastside?

•    Do you feel safe living here? If not would could we do to assist you?

•    Would you like to see and take part in more FREE community events in the Eastside?

•    Is there any information you are struggling to find for the Eastside?

Please hand in to the Mokoia Community Association on Vaughn road or scan and email
admin@mokoia.or.nz so we can take your answers in consideration.

                                    Thank you for taking part

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Transport Initiatives Need to Work for All Kiwis
The conversation around transport and car        This is just a Government vanity project        offer them. For example, try going off-road
taxes is hotting up. And the reality is that     that is taking funding away for vital           or towing a trailer or your boat with a
the current Government is not on track to        infrastructure projects. And it’s another       Nissan Leaf.
meet New Zealand’s transport needs.              example of the Government focussing
Every transport initiative that Labour           solely on getting people out of their cars.     This Government is making work more
oversees - around the country and in the         I’d love to see the Transport Minister          expensive and more difficult for those Kiwis
Bay of Plenty is either stalled, cancelled or    cycling across the harbour bridge with          who produce this country’s food and
on a go slow. In Rotorua we are                  groceries, sports gear, and the kid’s netball   goods. It’s not fair; and it’s not for the
gridlocked by the slow pace of our               team!                                           Government to dictate what is and isn’t
roading upgrades.                                                                                legitimate car use.
                                                 But there’s more. Now Labour is hitting
At the same time Labour is intent on telling     Kiwis with a Car Tax.                           National’s transport policy includes the
kiwis what they should drive or getting                                                          repeal of Labour’s punitive Car Tax.
them out of their cars, and onto bikes. But       Labour will be slapping up to $3000 extra
                                                 onto the purchase of Utes as a penalty for      We know that electric vehicles will be an
we need a more comprehensive solution,                                                           important part of combatting climate
one which properly takes into account            being diesel vehicles. These taxes will then
                                                 be used to reward the purchasers of             change, but we shouldn’t be unfairly
how Kiwis want to – or practically can –                                                         penalising those Kiwis who can’t yet make
get around.                                      electric vehicles, hybrids, and low-emission
                                                 cars. So one person’s work Ute could be         the switch.
Here’s an example. Labour has promised           taxed to pay a subsidy for someone else’s        National believes that there are more
to build a cycle bridge across the harbour       Tesla.                                          positive ways we can encourage the
in Auckland, with a price of $785 million                                                        uptake of electric vehicles. At the last
and growing. But to pay for this project,        Labour tried to introduce this back in 2019,
                                                 but the public outrage was so severe that       election, we supported moves to exempt
which will only help a few thousand                                                              EVs from fringe benefit tax, extend road
cyclists, Labour cancelled many much-            it backed down. They didn’t even take it
                                                 to the election as a policy. But                user charge exemptions, allow EV users
needed roading upgrades around the                                                               access to bus lanes and free parking, and
country. What they should be doing,              immediately after being elected, Labour
                                                 started working on it again.                    provide more funding for the
instead, is using that $785 million to restore                                                   development of low-emission
the funding it cut for regional roads.           Labour’s Car Tax unfairly punishes farmers,     technologies.
 This isn’t about building new roads. It’s       tradespeople, and low income families for
                                                 whom an electric vehicle is unsuitable,          We’ll keep fighting the Government’s Car
making sure we can drive safely on the                                                           Tax on behalf of all hard working New
ones we’ve got. And while motorists              unavailable or too expensive. The Prime
                                                 Minister even had the audacity to claim         Zealanders.
around the Rotorua electorate drive
through potholes every day, some cyclists        that only farmers and tradespeople can          Hon. Todd McClay
will get to bike over the harbour.               ‘legitimately’ drive Utes. But there are        Member of Parliament for Rotorua
                                                 plenty of other New Zealanders who have         Authorised by T.McClay, Parliament
Let’s be honest: a cycle bridge is not a         jobs or lifestyles that require more than       Buildings, Wellington
climate initiative; at least, not a good one.    what the current electric vehicles can

         CHILD ABUSE - DON’T IGNORE IT
   When children are being abused, they are usually
      too scared to tell anyone. They cannot help
   themselves. Report suspected abuse. Call Rotorua
  Police on 07 349 9400 or Oranga Tamariki on 0508
                 FAMILY/ 0508 326459

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Pets needs change with age and activity levels.      Dental disease – the hidden pain. Bad breath, dribbling,
    Feeding a balanced raw diet will provide all the      trouble chewing? Dental disease could be the problem
   nutrients they need in the food the evolved to eat.       for your pet. Specialist dental x-rays reveal what’s
   Book your consultation and get a personalised diet       happening under the teeth. Don’t delay – get those
                    plan for your pet.                         teeth checked today! Call for an appointment
                                                                               07 343 9090
                Call today 07 343 9090                                     110 Lake Road Rotorua
                110 Lake Road Rotorua

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                                         Cuts
                                   No need to book,
                                    just come in.
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     Tues to Fri - 9 - 5                street
                                                            We have a career centre open for job searching and
          Sat 9 - 1                  07 3470666
                                                                we will assist you write a CV, apply for a job,
Men’s               $24     Ladies             $28
                                                              provide you with interview appropriate clothing,
Gold Card Men       $21     Gold Card Ladies   $25
Clipper             $16     High School        $21               and assist you with the interview process.
Gold Card Clipper   $14     Intermediate       $20
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                                                                  We are here to help you move forward.

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Te Oranga Nui – Rāwhiti Mai :
      Eastside Community Wellness
                  Plan
On July 8th, Council’s Strategy, Policy and Finance                     and Ngāti Whakaue Tribal Lands Trust Inc. It was great to
Committee recommended the adoption of the final ‘Te                     see representatives of the many contributors present for
Oranga Nui – Rāwhiti Mai’ : Eastside Community Wellness                 the presentation and Committee decision.
Plan, and further, recommended that Council’s work
                                                                        The final document is on the Rotorua Lakes Council
programmes and actions align with The Plan.                             website and the focus will now turn to implementing the
The Draft Eastside Wellness Plan was developed in                       actions in the Plan that are not already underway. Well
partnership between Eastside hapū, the Tatau Pounamu                    worth a read if your passion is a safe, inclusive and thriving
Collective, Rotorua Lakes Council, BOP Regional Council,                Eastside.
Waka Kotahi/NZTA, Rotorua Airport, Ministry of Education

  Presenting ‘Te Oranga Nui - Rāwhiti Mai’to elected members, l-r: Jocelyn Mikaere [RLC] Paraone Pirika, Ralph Mosen, Leigh Richards [RLC] Rob
                                                          Griffiths [RLC] Selwyn Insley

National TUIA wananga held at Apumoana Marae:                           arts and culture. At the end of each year there is an
                                                                        expectation that TUIA participants will move from being
TUIA is an intentional, long term, intergenerational
                                                                        Tēina to Tuakana, supporting the new TUIA representatives
approach to develop and enhance the way in which
rangatahi (youth) Māori contribute to communities                       that come on board the following year.
throughout New Zealand. The word ‘Tuia’ means to weave
and when people are woven together well, their collective
                                                             On the 2nd July TUIA reps gathered at the beautiful
contribution has a greater positive impact on community.
                                                             Apumoana Marae on Tarawera Rd for their latest wananga.
                                                             Despite having lived in 3 homes in Lynmore since the
At a local level, our Mayor selects 2 rangatahi that she
                                                             1990’s, and having attended meetings on practically every
mentors for a year. As well as receiving mentoring, TUIA
                                                             marae Eastside, I had never been invited onto Apumoana,
representatives participate in five wānanga with TUIA
                                                             just down the road from home. It was therefore a double
participants from around the country to build networks,
                                                             delight to walk down there in the evening to join Mayor
and meet a diverse range of people. There is also the
                                                             Chadwick and Councillors Tapsell and Yates for the pōhiri
expectation they will complete 100 hours on implementing
                                                             to welcome the TUIA participants. Kaumatua Bob Te
a community project. TUIA participants have also received
                                                             Aonui’s kōrero on the history of the marae was fascinating
the opportunity to learn about the various roles and
                                                             and I’ve received very positive feedback from local
responsibilities of Councils from liquor licensing to caring
for Rotorua’s parks and reserves, to supporting Rotorua’s attendees.

                   Tuia participants on the pae pae                                         Mayor and Crs with Apumoana Kuia

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Respiratory syncytial
        virus (RSV)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very common virus in the winter         •       under 3 months old
and spring months and we are currently seeing an outbreak of this in
many communities in New Zealand. It is one of many viruses that                •        breathing fast,
cause infections of the respiratory tract. It is spread by droplets from
                                                                               •       has noisy breathing and is having to use extra effort to
an infected person who coughs, sneezes or talks, and also from
                                                                                       breathe
touching infected surfaces.
                                                                               •       looks pale and unwell,
Children often catch RSV at school or daycare. They can take it home
to their baby brothers and sisters who can get very sick from RSV.             •        is taking less than half of their normal feeds
Almost all children get an RSV infection by the time they are 2 years          •        is vomiting,
old.
                                                                               •       has not had a wet nappy for more than 6 hours.
 Most older children have symptoms similar to a common cold. But,
babies and very young children can get very sick, and need to go to            •       You should also see a doctor if you are worried about your
hospital. In this age group, RSV can also cause bronchiolitis and                      baby or young child.
pneumonia.

The symptoms of RSV infection include the usual symptoms of a cold
– cough, runny nose, sneezing and fever. Young children may also
develop wheezing and difficulty breathing, loss of appetite and feeding
difficulties, being irritable and reduced activity.

You should see your family doctor or go to an after-hours medical
centre urgently if your baby or young child is unwell and has any of the
following:

                                                                                                    Redwood Centre

                                                                                                    5 Tarawera Road

                                                                                                    Lynmore, Rotorua

                                                                                                    Postal address: PO Box 7004, Te Ngae, Rotorua 3042

            Doctors: Sally Hoskins, Andrew McMenamin, Sarah Dalziel, Ron Vail, Robyn Parker, Neil Poskitt, Emma McCallum

 Practice Update
 Urgent Clinic

 Just a reminder we have an urgent clinic every morning between 8.30am – 12pm. This is no longer a walk in clinic, so please ensure you phone the
 practice on 07 345 6627 if you need to be seen the same day. It is also important to let us know before you arrive if you have any of the following
 symptoms: cough or sore throat; loss of breath; head cold or fever; loss of smell or taste or vomiting.

 Te Ngae Road Works
 There are still traffic delays through the Te Ngae roundabout so please allow extra time when planning your appointment. NZTA are planning to place
 traffic lights in the second week of the school holidays which will change what is currently in place however please be patient in next few weeks as it
 is likely to have lane closures, additional signage and speed limits for this to happen. If you are held up, please give reception a call to advise us so
 we can plan accordingly.

 Aero & Accession
 We have now gone live with our own Aero app, which gives patients the ability to manage their health care on the go. Through this app, patients can
 book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, message our clinical staff and we are delighted to introduce your care plan as part of this app. This
 will allow you to see your personal care plan and get reminders when an appointment is needed or completed. This will be going live in next few
 weeks so please keep an eye out for this.

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ACTIVE AGEING                                              ACTIVE AGEING

                    August 24th 10.30am
                                                                                   September 2nd
   SINKING THE RAINBOW WORRIOR                                          Whakatane Museum And Lunch Trip
                 -                                                          Bus leaving MCA at 9.30am
          THE TRUE STORY
                                                                              Cost of $15 per person

    Mel Bowen present the story of the Rainbow
                                                                            (two course meal included)
                    warrior

       A delightful morning tea will be provided
               along with refreshments

Being socially active and engaged in the community
                                                                     Sulphur City
As in the past, please feel free to contact the MCA office with
your suggestions for further outings and/or activities for 2021.     Automotive
You can:

• Use your Super Gold card to get out and about –
www.supergold.govt.nz

• Get to know your neighbours – try Neighbourhood Support or          Family owned and operated, our goal is to
www.neighbourly.co.nz                                                 keep you on the road at an affordable rate.
• Get a smartphone or tablet to stay in touch with distant friends
and family – find out about learning new technical skills at         Light Diesel & Petrol Mechanic Specialising
www.seniornet.co.nz
                                                                      in light diesel fuel systems, diesel pumps
• Visit your local library, community centre or church to find out
about activities
                                                                                           etc.
• Have a meal with friends or family – why not invite a friend out     Engine swaps Cambelt and water pump
for a coffee?
                                                                                  replacements
• Try a visiting service like Age Concern’s accredited visiting
service – www.ageconcern.org.nz                                                        Clutches
• Try volunteering – support your community and meet new
people – www.volunteeringnz.org.nz                                   WINZ quotes, Genoapay & Afterpay available
If you would like more information on how to stay connected                         WOF repairs
please visit http://superseniors.msd.govt.nz/
                                                                                    07 929 9475

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INTERESTED IN PAINTING?
                                      We have a new U3A art group meeting in the MCA hall on
                                      Thursday mornings.       MCA Community Hall - 297
                                      Vaughan Road

                                      Thursday Mornings - 10am 12:30pm

                                      Phone the MCA Office 07 345 5971 for
                                      more information or alternatively email:
                                      mel.bowen@xtra.co.nz

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THIS SPACE COULD BE
                                                               YOUR
                                                         ADVERTISEMENT
                                                                 Phone us on
                                                                  345 5971
                                                                And have a chat

Smart device classes will commence soon.
All registration of interest will be contacted
                    shortly.

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ROSSCO ENGINE RECONDITIONERS

                      WOF $40
                      WOF for motorbikes, cars and trailers
                      Vehicle servicing & all mechanical repairs
                      We supply & fit tyres, batteries & radiators
                          "ACC workplace safety accredited"

                            Quality second-hand cars for sale
                           Open Monday to Friday 8am—4.30pm

                                 6 Allen Mills Rd, Rotorua
                                    Phone: 07 345 7172
                            Email: rosscoengines@hotmail.co.nz

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EASTSIDE COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
Churches                                                   - 34 Sunrise Ave, Owhata                 027 538 9277
Church of Christ                         027 562 6316      Tiaki Early Learning Centre              07 345 3811
- Cnr Vaughan and Owhata Rds.                              - Umukaria Road, Hinemoa Point
Good News Ministries - Regan King        021435848         Topkidz, 8 Iles Road, Lynmore            07 345 7542
Grace Church Presbyterian Church         027 278 9768
- 271 Ola Taupo Road, Sunday service, 10:00am.             Health & Medical Services
- Pastor, Paul Henry | PaulWhitfordHenry@gmail.com         Lynmore Dental Clinic                    07   345   9750
Ratana Rotorua Parish                                      Mokoia Dental Clinic                     07   345   6670
- Apotoro Rehita Kimiora Pene            020 4079 1134     Owhata Medical Centre                    07   345   9699
- Apotoro Wairua Matiu Wiki              021 224 6046      Owhata Medical Centre Pharmacy           07   345   5467
 St David’s Presbyterian Church, Owhata 07 348 2954        Te Ngae Medical Centre                   07   345   6627
- Cnr Wharenui & Reeve Rds., Sunday service, 10:00am.      Te Ngae Pharmacy                         07   345   9678
                                                           Tiaho Medical Centre, Owhata             07   282   2909
Clubs                                                      Owhata Pharmacy                          07   345   9438
GirlGuiding New Zealand                 021 940 853
- Lynmore Scout Hall, Lewis Ave         07 345 7426        Recreation and Sports
Lynmore Scout Group                     027 434 7871       Country Music Club - Luana               07 347 9020
                                        07 345 5769        Lynmore Tennis Club                      07 345 6943
Rotorua East Probus Club, Bob Te Whaiti 07 348-0363        www.lynmoretennisclub.co.nz              021 0356 957
Rotorua East Lions Club                 07 348 6769        Mums and Bubs Revive - Jenny             027 631 5011
-Or email               rotoruaeast@lionsclubs.org.nz      - Rotovegas Boxing Gym
                                                           Man Up - Raising Fathers to save our children.
Community Stores                                           - Owhata Primary School.                 07 348 0904
St Vincent De Paul Society Shop & Centre                   Men's Shed                               07 345 9525
- Te Ngae Shopping Centre: Open Mon—Fri 10am to 4pm        Rotorua Settlers and Steam Museum,
                                                           - Te Amorangi. Robinson Ave, Holdens Bay.
                                                           Owhata Indoor Bowls Club                 07 345 4206
Early Childhood Education Services                         - Owhata Primary School Hall, Brent Road, Owhata.
Stepping Stones Learning Environment,                      Lakes Performing Arts Company-Rebecca 021 256 8345
- 26 Dickens St                           07 345 4569      Lynmore Scout Hall on Lewis Road
Awhi Educare                              07 345 6051      Pilates Plus - Hollie Turner             022 194 4265
- Owhata Primary School grounds                            Rainbow Quilters                         07 332 2224
Central Kids Owhata Kindergarten,         07 345 6237      Radio Controlled Yachting or Powered Boats
                                                           - Lake Okareka Reserve
- 36 Wharenui Road                                         - Contact Dusty 07 345 9080 or John      027 271 8033
Eastern Suburbs Preschool Owhata          07 345 5988      Revive Yoga-Ish - Jenny                  027 631 5011
- 10 Bronte Place, Playgroup Tues & Thu   8:45am-11:30am   Rotorua Bonsai Club       Kathryn        07 345 3521
Kidzworld, 12 Brent Road, Owhata          07 345 6320                                or Pete        07 345 6339
Kiwi Educare, 252 Vaughan Rd, Owhata      07 345 4704      Rotorua Contract Bridge Club             07 345 5114
Lake Okareka Preschool                    07 362 8606      - Neil Hunt Park                  www.rotoruabridgeclub.nz
- Okareka Loop Rd                                          Rotorua East Bowling Club                07 345 4340
Lakes Pre-School                          07 362 0840      - Indoors & Outdoors bowls. Warwick Drive, Lynmore.
- 14 Manawahe Rd                                           Rotorua Model Aircraft Club contact Andy07 357 5656
Lynmore Playcentre,                       07 345 5815      - Mead Road flying site
- 3A Lynbert Road, Lynmore                                 Rotorua Wake & Ski Club                  www.RWSC.NZ
Ngapuna Early Learning Centre             022 011 8304     Table Tennis - Colin                     07 345 7160
- Hinemihi marae, 23 Hona Road            07 345 5434      - Lynmore School Gymnasium               021 030 2428
Ohana Kindergarten                        07 345 3681
- 5 Owhata Rd                                              Schools:
Te Puna Reo o Puawai - Ruiha Christi      07 345 9109      Lynmore School                           07   345   9850
- puawaielc@gmail.com                                      Mokoia Intermediate School               07   345   9071
  77-79 Pohutukawa Drive                                   Owhata Primary School                    07   345   6051
Rotorua East Kindergarten,                07 345 9689      Rotokawa School                          07   345   6129
- 7 Alastair Ave, off Basley Road                          Rotorua Lakes High School                07   345   6124
Te Moananui Kohanga Reo                   07 345 5856      Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Rotoiti       07   362   7718
- Access off Wingrove Rd, Owhata                           Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Ruamata          07   345   9063
Te Kohanga Reo Ki Rotokawa,               07 345 5173      Whangamarino School                      07   362   4879
Te Whare Whitinga 0 te Ra                 07 460 1349

                                              IN AN EMERGENCY:
            Police, Fire, Ambulance                                                            111
            Citizens Advice Bureau                                                     07 348 3936
            Age Concern                                                                07 347 1539
            Lakes District Health Board (Rotorua Hospital)                             07 348 1199
            Dog and Noise Control (Rotorua Lakes Council)                              07 348 4199

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Accommodation                                               John Brown Electrical                  027 499 5445
Holdens Bay Holiday Park                  07 3459925        Spectrum Telecommunication                 020 444 0111
- 5 Stonebridge Park Drive Holdens Bay                      Glass Repairs
Accounting & Administration Services                        Chris Smith Glass Professionals        07 348 5038
Macmillan Accountants                     07 3501018        - 91 Riri St
- 31 White Street                         027 475 2338      Kitchen Design
Ruth Wall Accounting                      07 345 5451       Design House Kitchens                  07 345 5807
Automotive Repairs                                          Legal Services
Rossco Engine Reconditioners              07 345 7172       Law Box                                07 393 3133
- 6 Allen Mills Rd, Ngapuna                                 - 1285 Fenton St
Sulphur City Automotive                   07 929 9475       Medical
Beauty and Hair                                             Te Ngae Medical Centre                 07 345 6627
Jenny’s Beauty Spot Salon                 07 3459988        - Redwood Shopping Centre, 5 Tarawera Rd
Cutz 4 U                                 07 3454292         Members Of Parliament
- Te Ngae Shopping Centre                                   Todd McClay                            07 348 5871
Lua Beauty & Hair                        07 215 0005        1301 Amohau St
-27 Rewarewa St                                             Painting & Water blasting
Bench Top Manufacture & Installation                        Rob Henderson
The Top Place 2004 Ltd                    027 485 6553      robhendersonpainting@gmail.com         021 043 9431
- Andy Watson, 80 Clayton Road                              Plumbers
Budgeting Advice                                            Tevendale Plumbing & Drain Laying      027 675 6716
Rotorua Budget Advisory Service           07 346 3236       Printing
- 1247 Pukuatua St                                          Advocate Printing                      07 347 8822
Cleaning Services                                           - 248 Fenton St, Victoria, Rotorua
Wendy’s Angels Ltd                        0800 ANGELS       Realty
Dental Services                                             Axis Realty                            027 555 8261
Team Dental Rotorua                       07 222 5053       Vets
- Redwood Shopping Centre, 5 Tarawera Road, Lynmore         Barrowman Goodman                      07 343 9090
Early Childhood Education Services                          Political
Eastern Suburbs Preschool, Owhata         07 345 5988
                                                            Tamati Coffey                         0800 826 284
Electrical                                                  Todd McClay                            07 348 5871

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