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The Red Cross shop in Dargaville has lots of bargains including kids and baby clothes. Come in and see us at 48 Victoria Street Dargaville. You will also be helping the Red Cross as they help others.
There’s plenty of bargains at the Red Cross shop in Dargaville. We have lots of different things to buy including kids and baby clothes, you will also be supporting the Red Cross as we help those in need. Come and see us at 48 Victoria Street, Dargaville.
"We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years", says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “We’d been in touch with local high schools to arrange work experience at our precision component business and liaised with many career advisors and even advertised at … View more"We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years", says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “We’d been in touch with local high schools to arrange work experience at our precision component business and liaised with many career advisors and even advertised at Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), but with no success.”
After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate.
In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.
Read the full story at the link below.
If you are an employer looking for the right apprentice for your business, get in touch with us to make use of our free job matching service
The Northpower Trust is inviting Kaipara residents to attend its AGM in Dargaville on July 28.
Trust Chairman Erc Angelo says meetings hosted in Dargaville are always well attended by locals.
“Considering Northpower was founded in Dargaville 91 years ago, it is always special coming back … View moreThe Northpower Trust is inviting Kaipara residents to attend its AGM in Dargaville on July 28.
Trust Chairman Erc Angelo says meetings hosted in Dargaville are always well attended by locals.
“Considering Northpower was founded in Dargaville 91 years ago, it is always special coming back here to let people know what the Northpower Trust has been up to and hear from Northpower just how the business is going,” says Mr Angelo.
Kaipara is strongly represented on the Northpower Trust.
The Northpower Trust AGM is being held at Sportsville Dargaville at 1pm on July 28.
It will be preceded by lunch at 12.15, giving Northpower electricity and fibre customers a chance to chat to Northpower Trustees and staff. Sportsville Dargaville is located at Memorial Park on Logan St.
For more information contact Julie on 09-4383322 or julie@plusca.co.nz
Hi neighbours,
The Tokyo Olympics are about to kick off, and some of our country's best sports stars are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.
The opening ceremony takes place on Friday (about 11pm NZ time), and the Games will run through until August 8.
Over the next … View moreHi neighbours,
The Tokyo Olympics are about to kick off, and some of our country's best sports stars are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.
The opening ceremony takes place on Friday (about 11pm NZ time), and the Games will run through until August 8.
Over the next two-and-a-half weeks, some of the world’s best athletes competing in a range of sports will battle it out in Tokyo in the hopes of walking away with a medal.
So get your New Zealand flags and popcorn ready and sign up for our Tokyo Olympics newsletter to have all the highlights, talking points, medal tally and analysis delivered to your inbox every day. Click here.
We'll also be live blogging our Kiwi athletes' events every day of the Games. Just bookmark this page to stay up to date.
Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.
“As technology progresses and we move further into… View moreLow levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.
“As technology progresses and we move further into Industry 4.0, workers must be upskilled to keep pace with new systems and processes, especially older employees who are not digital natives, but who have invaluable experience in their fields,” says Competenz Sector Manager Jahn Vannisselroy
Competenz has developed a new micro-credential to meet the demands brought about by Industry 4.0.
Hi there!
Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.
We’ve… View moreHi there!
Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.
We’ve stocked the store with all the essentials. Think fleece-lined rain coats and shoes to keep kids warm and dry, and warm, healthy food.
Just pick, click, and give now – we take care of the rest, making sure your purchase gets to KidsCan.
Apply for a Defer-A-Bull purchase agreement today – a simple, cost effective solution when sourcing your dairy service bulls.
Secure your bull team early with no repayments until bulls are sold.
Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for spinach recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 26, 2021.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.
Give an old wooden crate a charming second life with Resene.
Find out how to create your own.
some spaces still available for next weekends workshop -
31st July & 1st August 'Hair ,Hands & digits'
focusing on those notoriously tricky areas of the body.
www.lucybucknall.com... click on Mastering Art from the menu bar at the top of the homepage.
also
I am hoping to get a… View moresome spaces still available for next weekends workshop -
31st July & 1st August 'Hair ,Hands & digits'
focusing on those notoriously tricky areas of the body.
www.lucybucknall.com... click on Mastering Art from the menu bar at the top of the homepage.
also
I am hoping to get a regular Wednesday class off the ground, just need a few more takers to get that going - this would be an on going class, 9 week terms to fit in with the holidays. (click on the word 'Mastering Art' for further info.
happy to chat - 0211442791
Make every payday, a giving pay day.
Do you know about our Payroll Giving option? For just $20 per month, you can support one student to attend Kiwi Can for a term.
Payroll Giving allows you to make donations directly from your pay and receive immediate tax credits via PAYE. Head to our website … View moreMake every payday, a giving pay day.
Do you know about our Payroll Giving option? For just $20 per month, you can support one student to attend Kiwi Can for a term.
Payroll Giving allows you to make donations directly from your pay and receive immediate tax credits via PAYE. Head to our website to find out more and sign up today!
Peter Williams reports a natural cream that supports his joints and helps to keep him active.
“When I get up in the morning, I want to know that my joints are healthy, flexible and ready for the day.”
“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural, fast … View morePeter Williams reports a natural cream that supports his joints and helps to keep him active.
“When I get up in the morning, I want to know that my joints are healthy, flexible and ready for the day.”
“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural, fast acting and long lasting. It has become NZ’s #1 fastest growing topical joint and muscle support cream and I can see why.”
“Ask for Koru Nutrition’s Koru FX cream next time you’re in the pharmacy and try it for yourself.”
Sadly, Northland police have found a body in their search for missing Whangaroa man, Charles Strange.
The body was located near Whangaroa Marina on Monday night. While formal identification is yet to be carried out, police believe the body to be 95-year-old Strange, who was reported to police as … View moreSadly, Northland police have found a body in their search for missing Whangaroa man, Charles Strange.
The body was located near Whangaroa Marina on Monday night. While formal identification is yet to be carried out, police believe the body to be 95-year-old Strange, who was reported to police as missing on Sunday.
The sailor, known as Chaz, was last seen on Wednesday.
He is described as a "local legend", who was friendly, humble and a good writer.
Did you know Chaz?
This spring, The New Zealand Dance Company return to Whangarei with Night Light, a thrilling double bill to be performed at Forum North for one night only on September 8.
An evening of earthy contrast by two dynamic New Zealand choreographers, Night Light will leave you in awe of the artistry … View moreThis spring, The New Zealand Dance Company return to Whangarei with Night Light, a thrilling double bill to be performed at Forum North for one night only on September 8.
An evening of earthy contrast by two dynamic New Zealand choreographers, Night Light will leave you in awe of the artistry brewing right here on our shores.
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