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Dr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.
"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to … View moreDr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.
"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to understand, I had grown up a welfare-dependent "half-caste" (I hate that term) boy living with his mother, escaping from a life of alcohol, crime and a level of violence that I would not tolerate for my daughters. An under-achiever, I was expelled from two secondary schools. I feel I had a reason to be angry at "the system".
"Then I became a father. It changed my life. I needed to be a responsible adult caring for a son, then a daughter – eventually seven children. We were young parents and wanted to do only the best for these precious beings.
"I read the pamphlet. It described "studies" in the Netherlands into communities that didn't look like mine, but I took little persuasion. I stated our second child, our little daughter Te Miringa, would not be immunised.
"At the time my wife Tracy was working as a nurse at the local medical centre and immunising children daily. Yet this was my protest against the establishment that I so mistrusted.
"Fifteen months later, we had a scare. Te Miringa became unwell with high fever and a body rash and the doctors were concerned as there was a measles outbreak locally. And I realised the information from the Netherlands did not reflect my reality.
"We got Te Miringa immunised."
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Are you planning an arts-focused project or event that benefits our community? The council-administered Creative Communities Scheme has funding available for not-for-profit groups and individuals.
Round 1 of the Creative Communities Scheme for 2017/18 is now open and closes 11 August 2017.
Read … View moreAre you planning an arts-focused project or event that benefits our community? The council-administered Creative Communities Scheme has funding available for not-for-profit groups and individuals.
Round 1 of the Creative Communities Scheme for 2017/18 is now open and closes 11 August 2017.
Read more on our Creative Communities page on our website: WDC Funding and Grants
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Hi everyone,just a message to all to be alert to scams again,this time via email saying messages from Kmart and New World saying they have found your wallet ,and also saying you have won shopping vouchers.Donot reply to these as they are totally false and can lead to a lot of harrasment from … View moreHi everyone,just a message to all to be alert to scams again,this time via email saying messages from Kmart and New World saying they have found your wallet ,and also saying you have won shopping vouchers.Donot reply to these as they are totally false and can lead to a lot of harrasment from these scum bags ,also the computer service callers are back at it as well ,so hang up if you get a call from them.
23 May, 9-11am
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Here's a blast from the past - a classic New Zealand solid Rimu three draw single divan base which has to be over 50 years old (I've had it for twenty years!).
It's in great condition, having been stripped, and an oil and wax finish applied. There are a few little nicks and dents,… View moreHere's a blast from the past - a classic New Zealand solid Rimu three draw single divan base which has to be over 50 years old (I've had it for twenty years!).
It's in great condition, having been stripped, and an oil and wax finish applied. There are a few little nicks and dents, but no major gouges.
Note: it is intended to go against a wall as the back of it is 'unfinished' - i.e. You wouldn't want to put it in the middle of a room. Mattress and bedding not included, shown only for illustration purposes, it's just the base for sale.
Can be viewed in central Whangarei, or I can deliver locally for the cost of donation to a charity of your choice.
Please text me on 0210780138
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Men's wedding ring lost at Langs Beach at Easter Weekend. (See Photo). I recall seeing a post saying men's wedding ring was found at Langs Beach. (either in Neighbourly or Facebook - Mangawhai page). Posting on behalf of the friend that lost his wedding ring - and just mentioned it to me… View moreMen's wedding ring lost at Langs Beach at Easter Weekend. (See Photo). I recall seeing a post saying men's wedding ring was found at Langs Beach. (either in Neighbourly or Facebook - Mangawhai page). Posting on behalf of the friend that lost his wedding ring - and just mentioned it to me yesterday. I am hugely hopeful, that whoever found the wedding ring - somehow gets this message and contacts me. I will place advert in Langs Beach and Mangawhai Facebook pages as well. Please spread the word. Thanks so much. Pse contact (ring owner) Chris directly on +64 27 589 3133. Signed, hopeful
Keep an eye out for our 'HeretoWhere' gazebo on Saturday between 10am and 3pm at the Matariki Whanau Festival. We will be there and want to hear from you!
Visit our website and read more about our LTP Early Engagement here:
► heretowhere.co.nz...
Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. … View moreEvery year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. #cheerstothevolunteers
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