New Kōnae website to access records
The new Kōnae website konae.org.nz is a guide for anyone who wants to access records that were made about them or their whānau by state, faith-based or other organisations involved in decisions about their guardianship or care. Some people refer to these as care records or welfare files.
These records might be from times spent in places like children's homes, health camps, psychiatric hospitals or wards, boot camps, borstals or youth justice facilities, as well as adoption records, records from times spent with a foster family, or from state involvement in care arrangements with whānau or kin.
Kōnae does not hold any of these records but has information about the organisations that do, for around 800 locations. It provides clear steps and guidance on how to request records from those organisations, and an online form you can use for making your requests to them.
You have a legal right to your records. Visit konae.org.nz
If you or your whānau need support through this process, visit konae.org.nz/support or you can contact Citizens Advice Bureau NZ on freephone 0800 367 222, by visiting one of our 80 locations around Aotearoa (no appointment needed), or via our website at cab.org.nz
Auckland, why are we so excited about a new store? 🚗🛒
I think we’ve all seen the traffic notices and headlines about the new IKEA by now!
So here’s the question: why do we get so excited when a new store opens? Convenience? Curiosity? A reason for a weekend outing? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
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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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