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The fences are up and work has begun on the site where Whangarei's $26 million Hundertwasser Art Cen…
There empty buildings in town that could be turned into shelter some segregating male/single families/families /female even car park the old dairy house is empty close to town transport. Each floor must have toilets and showers offices turned into bedroom areas tea rooms. Of course it takes a lot … View moreThere empty buildings in town that could be turned into shelter some segregating male/single families/families /female even car park the old dairy house is empty close to town transport. Each floor must have toilets and showers offices turned into bedroom areas tea rooms. Of course it takes a lot of organising. Fire and health issues.
Some may have drug/alcohol/mental problems so that could cause a problem but they could be in another building getting shelter and help.
Some would rather stay outdoors it's there way of life.
Easier said than done.
My husband saw 2 souls sheltering under a bridge. I know children and parents are in cars sleeping.
Just an idea?
Who owns the old countdown in Kensington ?
Not bad condition apart from the bites on the sides caused by a small black dog named Katie. Pickup is in Parua Bay.
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Not only does the NZ Democrats for Social Credit Party have a new leader but it has rebranded its na…
Selena de Weyer, 17, is the supreme winner of the 2018 Tauraroa Area School Community of Learning Ph…
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What makes a great Kiwi bach or crib? And do you have one? If so, we'd love to hear from you and see your slice of paradise. Please email caroline.botting@stuff.co.nz
It's National Volunteer Week!
Volunteers create positive change on many fronts – human rights, faith communities, health, education, sports and recreation, social services, arts and culture, emergency services, the environment and conservation, animal welfare, and community support … View moreIt's National Volunteer Week!
Volunteers create positive change on many fronts – human rights, faith communities, health, education, sports and recreation, social services, arts and culture, emergency services, the environment and conservation, animal welfare, and community support development – the list is endless.
If you're interested in volunteering please check out the link below to find out about the different ways you can volunteer:
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National Volunteer Week (17 - 23 June). The NVW 2018 theme: Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.
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It’s here where modern imaging is coming into its own. For hard-to-find diseases like prostate cancer, MRI scans help ensure a correct diagnosis, explains Mercy Radiology’s Medical Director Dr Remy Lim, who specialises in interpreting prostate MRI scans. ‘‘It’s the only way you can have a… View moreIt’s here where modern imaging is coming into its own. For hard-to-find diseases like prostate cancer, MRI scans help ensure a correct diagnosis, explains Mercy Radiology’s Medical Director Dr Remy Lim, who specialises in interpreting prostate MRI scans. ‘‘It’s the only way you can have a really good look at the prostate itself and pick up lymph nodes and possible cancers.’’ Because of its hard-to-reach location, traditional prostate biopsies could miss certain areas and provide false reassurance. Previously, patients diagnosed with low grade cancer on biopsy who opted for ‘active surveillance’ had to rely on MRI to confirm no aggressive lesions had been missed. However, with the improvement of MRI, there’s a growing international trend to scan first. As Dr Lim notes, this gives the urologist a ‘‘roadmap’’ to find the cancer and can also potentially help patients avoid unneeded biopsies.
‘‘A landmark study in The Lancet (medical journal) last year estimates that 27 per cent of men could avoid having a biopsy altogether.’’ In more serious cases, it’s equally useful for getting a correct diagnosis. Dr Lim recalls one case where a patient was referred for an MRI and a potentially aggressive lesion was detected. A biopsy was performed with a normal result, but because of the worrying MRI result, they decided to perform a prostate cancer PET-CT scan.
For this patient, his PET-CT result confirmed the MRI. This meant a repeat biopsy was needed, from which the cancer was eventually confirmed. ‘‘If we had performed just a biopsy without the MRI, the cancer would have remained undiagnosed, would have grown and potentially killed the patient.’’ Because of its invaluable services, access to MRI is critical. To meet this need, Mercy Radiology recently installed a new MRI scanner in Silverdale, serving a growing community between Albany and Whangarei who would have previously had to travel far to get scanned. ‘‘Instead of getting people to come into the city, we wanted to have the technology come to them,’’ Dr Lim says. ‘‘It fits our ambition to ensure we’re focusing on what patients need.’’
See Mercy Radiology at Silverdale Medical Centre, 7 Polarity Rise.
Phone 0800 497297 or visit www.radiology.co.nz.
When it comes to buying a new bed, you can be completely clueless about the pros and cons, as we do not go to buy a bed on a daily basis. To buy a new bed you have to spend a considerable amount of money you cannot just go to a store and get the one which just looks good to your eyes. You have to … View moreWhen it comes to buying a new bed, you can be completely clueless about the pros and cons, as we do not go to buy a bed on a daily basis. To buy a new bed you have to spend a considerable amount of money you cannot just go to a store and get the one which just looks good to your eyes. You have to be sure about the quality and the comfort it can provide to you. Read full blog at goo.gl...
I just sent an email to WDC about the Whangarei Dog Park as below
Disability Advisory Group New Zealand
We were invited to do an accessibility assessment of the public Whangarei Dog Park off Dave Culham Drive. I use a mobility scooter and struggle to walk even 50 metres.
I have a golden … View moreI just sent an email to WDC about the Whangarei Dog Park as below
Disability Advisory Group New Zealand
We were invited to do an accessibility assessment of the public Whangarei Dog Park off Dave Culham Drive. I use a mobility scooter and struggle to walk even 50 metres.
I have a golden retriever I love the park I decided to leave the dog at home as I would be working
On 9th June 2018 I approached on my mobility scooter from Te Matau-A Pohe I came down the Hatea Loop extension
When I arrived at the park there is no footpath access. It is not good having to ride the mobility scooter on the main road Dave Culham Drive to get there this road is busy narrow and no footpaths.
I got yelled at as I left with a lady hanging out a car window yelling at me to get off the road. I am not on the road by choice we need a footpath from the Hatea Loop to the dog park.
See photo below the mud was created by a four wheel drive that had earlier got stuck, there is no possibility of riding the mobility scooter to the park. Meaning the only way to access this dog park is to use the mobility scooter on the road, this is a narrow road so that is not a safe option
Can you please explain to me why disabled people were not coincided when the Hatea Loop extension bypassed the dog park. Really we need about 15 metres of path as soon as possible, I would like your feedback please.
see photo below a photo tells a thousand stories
Glen McMillan
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