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You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!
*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*
All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but … View moreYou and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!
*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*
All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but current AIA or Sovereign Personal Risk or Health insurance policyholders get an additional shot at scoring aplace at the skills session with a bonus entry into the prize draw.
To be in to win, visit www.AIA.co.nz/beckham to see how to team up and enter.
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More projects than ever are being supported through the Kai Ora Fund to make healthy food available and support sustainable community and economic growth in Northland. There are three new partners, two new regions covered, a record number of applications, and 26 new projects funded.
The fund … View moreMore projects than ever are being supported through the Kai Ora Fund to make healthy food available and support sustainable community and economic growth in Northland. There are three new partners, two new regions covered, a record number of applications, and 26 new projects funded.
The fund is a partnership between Far North District Council, Te Tai Tokerau PHO, Te Puni Kōkiri, Northland Inc, and Manaia Health PHO. Since beginning in 2015, Kai Ora has funded 56 projects.
Spokesperson Ngaire Rae said the number and quality of applications this year was impressive. "It's very exciting to see the energy and passion in the community around local food. We can't wait to see what this round of projects will achieve."
New projects include the set-up of a cooperative food mart in the Hokianga, watercress growing, creation of backyard garden boxes in 50 homes in Kawakawa, start-up of a youth-led mobile smoothie bar in Kaitaia, and school-based garden-to-table programmes. The project teams made connections with each other at recent Kai Ora workshops and many will now work together to make an even bigger impact.
Daniela Johnson, Kai Ora coordinator at Te Tai Tokerau PHO, says that the fund will run again next year. "We're keen to hear from groups interested in applying in the future or interested in contributing to current projects."
Johnson says that Kai Ora aims to fund projects that will make healthy, local, sustainable food easily available throughout Tai Tokerau. "We're here to encourage and support those who share this dream and passion," she says.
For more information about the fund visit: www.tttpho.co.nz...
Brain Fit for Life™ is a 5-week series of classes, each one-and-a-half hours in length. Each class builds on the previous session and takes you through, step-by-step, all you need to know about the brain and the way it works to support a sharp memory.
Memory strategies are taught and … View moreBrain Fit for Life™ is a 5-week series of classes, each one-and-a-half hours in length. Each class builds on the previous session and takes you through, step-by-step, all you need to know about the brain and the way it works to support a sharp memory.
Memory strategies are taught and practised in class through a variety of activities accompanied by a lot of laughter!
We have new courses starting on Wednesday, 26th September and Thursday, 27th September.
At the completion of your class you will:
- Have covered and practised the 6 key memory skills
- Understand how memory works for you
- Gain confidence through knowing how to apply the important strategies
- Become aware of the many ways you can use your new skills.
- Gain some new friends in the group and with your Coach
- Receive on-going reminders of the strategies you have learned and the challenges you need to keep your brain and memory working at peak for you.
The full course of 5 seminars costs just $150. So if you like learning in a group, join a class and sharpen your mind, practise new skills, control how your memory works for you, and have fun!
We are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. … View moreWe are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. Or do you have an amazing photo to share ... like this one from tomato enthusiast Minette Tonoli. Email us your tip (mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz) and/or share your pic in the comments... if we publish your tip or your photo we will send you a free copy of NZ Gardener magazine!
On Tuesday, a sub-tropical low approaches the Far North of the North Island. There remains some uncertainty as to the exact track of this low, but heavy rain is possible in Northland.
Valid: 24 hours from 6:00am Tuesday to 6:00am Wednesday
Forecast: A period of rain, which may be heavy at … View moreOn Tuesday, a sub-tropical low approaches the Far North of the North Island. There remains some uncertainty as to the exact track of this low, but heavy rain is possible in Northland.
Valid: 24 hours from 6:00am Tuesday to 6:00am Wednesday
Forecast: A period of rain, which may be heavy at times, especially about the eastern hills.
People are advised to stay up to date with forecasts in case parts of this weather watch is upgraded to a full warning. You can keep up-to-date here.
Hi neighbours. Join us at Riverview School on Sunday 23rd September 2018 for the school BAZAAR! There will be entertainment, a variety of stalls, food, fun, activities and plants to buy. Fun for the entire family!
Please bring re-usable bags for your purchases and, if possible, low denomination… View moreHi neighbours. Join us at Riverview School on Sunday 23rd September 2018 for the school BAZAAR! There will be entertainment, a variety of stalls, food, fun, activities and plants to buy. Fun for the entire family!
Please bring re-usable bags for your purchases and, if possible, low denomination bank notes.
When: Sunday 23rd September 2018, 11am - 3pm
Where: 23 Riverview Road, Kerikeri
Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!
Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.
… View moreOur bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!
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You’ll be proud to show off your Croco bean bag to family and friends, but be careful – once someone sits in a Croco, they never want to move!
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Discount offer valid to 07/10/2018. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
New Zealand owned airline based at Auckland Airport, Fly My Sky, has announced the introduction of scheduled flights between Auckland and Whangarei, starting October 23rd 2018.
The scheduled flights will operate return journeys twice daily, Monday to Friday. The flight service will operate using… View moreNew Zealand owned airline based at Auckland Airport, Fly My Sky, has announced the introduction of scheduled flights between Auckland and Whangarei, starting October 23rd 2018.
The scheduled flights will operate return journeys twice daily, Monday to Friday. The flight service will operate using Fly My Sky’s twin engine Britten Norman Islander aircraft, capable of transporting up to 9 passengers and accompanying luggage.
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Thanks to everyone who entered our green tips competition—there were hundreds of fantastic tips, tricks, ideas and ways we can all help the environment. See the top ten tips here.
Find out more about Countdown's commitment to phasing-out single use plastic bags.
Kia ora neighbours,
Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View moreKia ora neighbours,
Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.
But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!
She lost her home, her job, and her self esteem while using methamphetamine - but the final blow for…
Young people, parents, whanau schools and community leaders- get some insights about trades and services by attending the Got a Trade? Got it Made! free career evening 18 September 6-8pm at Whangarei
Boys High School
It is my privilege to bring women's healthy ageing researcher Dr Wendy Sweet into our Northland communities to share her knowledge.
In 2009 I was the NZ Fitness Life Award winner trainer of the year and part of Dr Wendy Sweets' research on how to motivate clients and create change. … View moreIt is my privilege to bring women's healthy ageing researcher Dr Wendy Sweet into our Northland communities to share her knowledge.
In 2009 I was the NZ Fitness Life Award winner trainer of the year and part of Dr Wendy Sweets' research on how to motivate clients and create change. As a wellness educator and passionate advocate for the health of women in Northland, it is my honour to bring you this meaningful education and research to Kaikohe, Kerikeri and Whangarei.
Tickets are limited so book online now to avoid missing out ($25 each).
Do you know of any teachers who are forking out for students out of their own pockets?
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