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No one dreams bigger than an Olympian, and nothing connects us as a nation quite like sport!
As a proud partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, we’re getting behind our Olympians so they can turn their dreams into a reality.
The country's first public art gallery dedicated to Māori artists and Māori curators, the Wairau Māori Art Gallery, will open inside the Hundertwasser Art Centre when it opens in December. Chairwoman Elizabeth Ellis (Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi) said the importance of the project for all Kiwi… View moreThe country's first public art gallery dedicated to Māori artists and Māori curators, the Wairau Māori Art Gallery, will open inside the Hundertwasser Art Centre when it opens in December. Chairwoman Elizabeth Ellis (Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi) said the importance of the project for all Kiwi cannot be overstated. Which Māori artists would you like to see showcased in the gallery? (Don't be shy to promote yourself or whanāu if they are Māori artists)
Good people
This Thursday we are screening Minimata, starring Johnny Depp and Bill Nighy.
Hope to see you there.
In the 70s, W. Eugene Smith is famous for his “photographic essays” published in Life magazine. He is contacted by Aileen, a passionate Japanese translator, who urges Smith to … View moreGood people
This Thursday we are screening Minimata, starring Johnny Depp and Bill Nighy.
Hope to see you there.
In the 70s, W. Eugene Smith is famous for his “photographic essays” published in Life magazine. He is contacted by Aileen, a passionate Japanese translator, who urges Smith to visit Minimata in Japan to document the devastating effect of mercury poisoning and Minamata disease in coastal communities.
This disease is caused by industrial pollution linked to the activities of the chemical company, Chisso. So Smith must win the trust of the broken community and find the images that will bring this story to the world.
Showing in the Captaine Bougainville Theatre, Forum North, 7 Rust Ave, Whangarei on Thursday 15th July at 6pm.
Tickets: Door sales only. $10 WFS members. $15 Non members.All welcome. Cash only please – no Eftpos available.
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Bring some ordinary storage baskets to life using a few Resene testpots of Resene Nero, Resene Glamour Puss and Resene White and some leafy house plants!
Find out how to create your own.
Are you ready for small change? We invite you to be part of our Money Mates group. Sharing practical, helpful ideas to make our dollar stretch.
Kia ora neighbours,
What do you think the next steps should be for decarbonisation?
Jacinda Ardern has officially opened what is going to be the largest solar farm in the country.
The 12 hectare site in Pukenui will contain 32,000 solar panels and is set to cost $30 million. The farm will … View moreKia ora neighbours,
What do you think the next steps should be for decarbonisation?
Jacinda Ardern has officially opened what is going to be the largest solar farm in the country.
The 12 hectare site in Pukenui will contain 32,000 solar panels and is set to cost $30 million. The farm will generate enough electricity to power 3000 homes in the Far North.
Ardern acknowledged the difficulty to move away from fossil fuels. With hydro lake storage down, the country will turn to coal to fulfil winter energy needs.
"Removing fossil fuels from our electricity system is a big step, it requires major changes in the way we do things and investment in new technologies," she said.
The panels will last for 30 years before needing to be replaced as part of the scheme. Regular maintenance required to keep up to industry standards will create five full-time positions for the solar farm.
What do you think about the project? Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments featured in the conversations section of the Whangārei Leader.
We want to know what you think about the Initial Proposal for our 2021 Representation Review. You can even come and have a chat to us every Wednesday in July from 12-1pm at the Whangarei Central Library.
Full details and consultation form:
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What educational activities can you suggest to keep children busy during the holidays?
Head to a bookstore and let your child pick out a book as a treat.
Learn life skills such as cooking or helping a neighbour.
Write a story about their favourite moments such as a celebration day or a fun … View moreWhat educational activities can you suggest to keep children busy during the holidays?
Head to a bookstore and let your child pick out a book as a treat.
Learn life skills such as cooking or helping a neighbour.
Write a story about their favourite moments such as a celebration day or a fun family holiday.
Don’t forget to have some down time as well!
With winter firmly here, what could better than curling up with a cup of coffee and a good book. Here at the Red Cross shop we are having a book sale. Come and get yourself a book from your favourite author, we have heaps to chose from. We are at 46 John Street, CBD, Whangarei.
How can we provide fair and effective representation for our communities in Council? That's what our Representation Review is trying to answer, and now we need feedback on our initial proposal.
The proposal document includes a summary of proposed changes, ward-boundary changes, and how many … View moreHow can we provide fair and effective representation for our communities in Council? That's what our Representation Review is trying to answer, and now we need feedback on our initial proposal.
The proposal document includes a summary of proposed changes, ward-boundary changes, and how many Councillors would be elected from each ward. You can also complete a submission form online.
Proposal document, explanation and submission info:
www.wdc.govt.nz...
Masters Study
Meet Hinerangi Busby who shares her journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
I am a graduate of the marae-centred programme, Te Pouhono, transforming Māori communities, promoting mātauranga-a-hapū, a-iwi. My participation took me to the Bachelor of Mātauranga Māori,… View moreMasters Study
Meet Hinerangi Busby who shares her journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
I am a graduate of the marae-centred programme, Te Pouhono, transforming Māori communities, promoting mātauranga-a-hapū, a-iwi. My participation took me to the Bachelor of Mātauranga Māori, and then postgraduate study.
Awanuiārangi centres you. This is the nurturing space of Māori researchers, with the support of academic and professional staff; this all transpires from an authentic indigenous and traditional Māori environment.
My studies have empowered me to play a more pro-active role in whānau and hapū affairs. Instead of being angry at a past that we cannot change, let’s become part of the solution for positive change.
We are a new Northland New Zealand based charity Children with Disability NZ
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Our mission!
To make Northland the most disability-friendly region in New Zealand
To provide more events for our disabled children their parents and … View moreWe are a new Northland New Zealand based charity Children with Disability NZ
Please visit like and follow our Facebook page
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Our mission!
To make Northland the most disability-friendly region in New Zealand
To provide more events for our disabled children their parents and siblings to enjoy togetherness
More USABLE and WHEELCHAIR friendly outdoor experiences
Better wheelchair accessibility
More sensory programs and equipment in public spaces.
Our mission is to make every disabled child welcome in Northland
Good people
We have a wonderful film lined up to celebrate Matariki. Hope to see you there.
Thursday July 8th at 6pm
Cousins (2020, New Zealand, Te Reo Maori & English, rated M, 98 mins)
… View moreGood people
We have a wonderful film lined up to celebrate Matariki. Hope to see you there.
Thursday July 8th at 6pm
Cousins (2020, New Zealand, Te Reo Maori & English, rated M, 98 mins)
Cast: Birar Grace Smith, Rachel House, Miriama Smith.
Director: Ainsley Gardner
Orphaned Mata believes she has no whanau. Back home on the land, educated Makareta flees an arranged marriage to study law and begin the long search for her missing cousin.
Thursday July 8th at 8pm
Percy Vs. Goliath (2020, Canada, Drama, Rated M, 99 mins)
Cast: Christopher Walken, Christina Ricci, Zach Braff, Luke Kirby. Director: Clark Johnson.
Percy, a third-generation farmer, gets sued by a corporate giant who accuses him of using their patented seeds. With no time or money to go to court, Percy joins forces with an up-and-coming lawyer and an environmental activist for a legal battle that leads to the Supreme Court.
More than 1000 people watched as the cupola, covered in $50,000 worth of gold leaf, was lifted onto the Hundertwasser Art Centre and Wairau Māori Art Gallery on Friday morning. The onion-shaped lookout - commonly used as an architectural feature on palaces and cathedrals - is the last major … View moreMore than 1000 people watched as the cupola, covered in $50,000 worth of gold leaf, was lifted onto the Hundertwasser Art Centre and Wairau Māori Art Gallery on Friday morning. The onion-shaped lookout - commonly used as an architectural feature on palaces and cathedrals - is the last major exterior piece to go on the $33m building, which is set to open in December. Did you see the cupola being added on Friday? What do you think of the feature?
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