Want to learn hoew to meditate

Wolfgang Greve from Phuntsok Choeling - Hawkes Bay Tibetan Buddhist Centre

This course is taught by Wolfgang Greve. He is a student of Lama Choedak Rinpoche and a practicing meditator.

Calm Abiding Meditation (Samatha) allows us to release anxiety, stress and tension and increase happiness and well-being. Developed from traditional Buddhist mindfulness training techniques, this course teaches awareness of breath, posture and feelings to improve our physical and mental health and helps us to transform negative situations and our negative states of mind. The real value of Calm Abiding (mindfulness) Meditation is in its application to everyday life.
This course also offers a speech blessing practice to change undesirable habits in our internal dialogues and communication.
“Meditation is a highly effective method of dealing with life’s challenges”. These teachings are based on the teachings of Lama Choedak Rinpoche, a Tibetan Meditation Master, who has been teaching meditation and Buddhist methods for many years in the West. This course is suitable for anyone wishing to develop greater peace of mind.

When: Starts on Tuesday, the 08th of May at 7pm-9pm and continues on the following seven Tuesdays till the 26th of June.
Venue: Buddhist Centre, 10 Herschell Street, Napier
Cost: $ 100.00 ($10 per session + $20 for ‘Taming the Elephant’s Mind by Lama Choedak Rinpoche, This book is used during the course)
Dress comfortably and you might want to bring a blanket or shawl.
Please note that in order to gain the full benefits of the teachings it is important to attend all sessions if possible. Registration is essential.
To register: email phuntsok.choeling@gmail.com, phone, or text 022-370-9697
Payments can be made into Phuntsok Choeling Bank Account 38-9005-0618097-00 (please reference with your name and CAM), by cheque or by cash before each session. NB: the fee for study material is due at the first session.

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Keep safe and happy in Hawke’s Bay these holidays

The Team from Eastern District Police

As holiday-makers enjoy their time in the sunny Hawke’s Bay, Police have advice for both locals and visitors about how to ensure we head into 2026 on a high note.

Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawke’s Bay Area Commander, says he wants everyone to have a safe and enjoyable New Year in our region.
“We welcome you if you’re in Hawke’s Bay to enjoy the weather, food, and everything else our area has to offer. Respect each other, don’t overindulge and make good decisions. Don’t be ‘that person’ who ruins it for everyone.”

Staff deployed across Hawke’s Bay, to beaches, events and more

“Keep yourselves safe and look after each other,” says Inspector Sycamore.
There will be a strong Police presence in traditional holiday hotspots across our region, including our beautiful beaches.
We all have a responsibility to ensure our friends and loved ones are safe this summer, so keep an eye out and report any concerns you have.”

Visible presence on Hawke’s Bay roads: If you can’t follow road rules, expect to see red and blue in your rear-view.

Inspector Sycamore says officers will continue to be out on our roads, targeting unsafe drivers.
“Alcohol continues to be a factor in a number of crashes across the region, and we will continue to set up checkpoints and breath test drivers,” he says.
"Wear your seatbelt, don’t drink and drive, stay off your phone and make sure you’re rested."

When you’re shopping, we’ll be watching

As you flash your cash at the holiday sales, Police beat teams will be conducting routine patrols through retail areas right into the New Year.
Inspector Sycamore says officers will be checking in with local store workers and members of the community.

If you feel unsafe or have concerns about dangerous, illegal or suspicious behaviour, call Police on 111.
For non-urgent concerns you can call 105 or visit www.police.govt.nz... and report the incident online.