Feeling good
Two of my photos are being used at Whangarei hospital, I am very proud. Story below.
Many of the wards and corridors at all four Northland DHB Hospitals have been blessed with local art pieces over the years, which help create a more welcome atmosphere for our patients and their whanau when they spend time with us.
Most recently, Whangarei Hospital has been gifted works from Whangarei photographer Glen McMillan and Tauranga artist Sky…
Glen's images of Tui and Starling were shot in his backyard from his wheelchair and have captured the birds' unique colours.
When Glen was just ten years old, he fell from his bicycle and spent almost four years in hospital. He now uses a wheelchair as his walking has been affected.
Now 61, Glen has led a successful, happy life and has owned several successful businesses, three boats, and many cars, some of which he has raced over the past 30 years.
After investing in some professional camera gear and a concrete path right around his home, Glen has been photographing the birds that spend time on his large section and in the eight-acre native bush reserve that backs onto his property.
He said he loves learning and being creative and is now selling his work as wall art on his online store - www.homedecorideas.co.nz...
Poll: Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?
With the US tariffs ramping up and the stock market taking a hit, many are noticing a change in their Kiwisaver amounts.
If you've had a peek at your Kiwisaver balance since, have you seen it decrease?
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84.9% Yes, it's decreased
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12.5% Nope
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2.6% Other - I'll share below
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Weather & updates in Northland
What you need to know:
- Flights cancelled in and out of Kerikeri and Whangārei
- Cell towers damaged: Northland police say it has been notified of infrastructure damage caused to a number of transmission towers overnight. The affected areas include: Tikitikioure, Taupo Bay, Domain Road, Karikari Central, Mangonui, Waimauku, Matapouri, Huruiki and Helena Bay. Landlines are still operating.
- A tree has come down on Johnston Road in Kawakawa, showing the level of damage being caused by the high winds and heavy rain across the region.
- Northland's Kaeo River has reached its SH10 flooding level this morning.
- Maritime NZ says the forecast winds in the upper North Island are the strongest since 2017. The most powerful gust of Wednesday - 130kph - was recorded in Cape Reinga at 6pm.
- There are no current road closures reported. Crews will work to clear any fallen trees as quickly as possible, but do allow for delays. If you come across any local roading issues or storm related damage on public property, please report it through to your local council:
Whangarei District Council: www.wdc.govt.nz...
Kaipara District Council: www.kaipara.govt.nz...
Far North District Council: www.fndc.govt.nz...
- There are numerous power outages around the region, with potentially over 24000 customers without power this morning. Northpower and Top Energy NZ crews will be out today working to resolve these issues as soon as they can, but this may take some time.
Check the latest outages at Northpower or Top Energy NZ
You can keep up with live updates on Stuff.
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