Talk on Heart Disease and Treatment After Discharge from Hospital
Heartbeats, NZ's leading community-led, support organization for heart event survivors, families and whanau is sponsoring a public HeartTALK and presentation by Dr. Seif El-Jack, Cardiologist, Cardiology Institute and Waitemata Health District, at Sunnynook Community Centre this month.
WHERE: Sunnynook Community Centre, 148 Sycamore Dr, Sunnynook
WHEN: Thursday 28th August
TIME: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
This talk is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and will be invaluable for heart patients or those who are needing to 'get on with their lives' and deal with their heart condition.
Dr El-Jack will be answering any questions from the attendees and there will be some very informative discussion on any questions raised.
Come along, bring a friend.
Its going to be an informal, personal, and open engaging group.
Night-time roadworks on SH16
From 23 November to 17 December, stop/go traffic management will be in several locations on SH16 between Mabbett Lane and Restall Road (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am).
Works will include chipsealing and stormwater improvements. There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. Click to find out more.
NZCCM Massage and English Programmes
The New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine (NZCCM) offers industry-focused Massage and English programmes that prepare students for professional practice.
Students gain strong Anatomy and Physiology knowledge, hands-on experience in the student clinic, and pathways into health and wellbeing careers. NZCCM actively incorporates tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori, partnering with local marae for cultural learning and community treatments.
As Auckland’s only provider of Massage diplomas, NZCCM is enrolling now for February 2026 Programmes include the Level 5 Wellness and Relaxation Massage Diploma and the Level 6 Remedial Massage Diploma, both NZQA-approved with intensive block courses. NZCCM also offers NZCEL Level 4 for academic English preparation.
Open Days will be held on 12 December and 23 January.
Contact: 09 580 2376 or auck@chinesemedicine.ac.nz
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Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
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