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We've been travelling around the country chatting with people about Neighbours Day - in case you missed our workshops, here's a video from people who attended with some ideas for events!
If given the green light a proposed three-pier marina just downstream of the Te Matau ā Pohe bascule…
We need your help! These 5 amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote … View moreWe need your help! These 5 amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Tuesday 13th March.
Hello there gardeners, whatever your gardening goal, there's lots of inspiration to be found in Annabel's garden. Plus, well, it's just beautiful.
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The bedroom is that one space of your house where most of your time gets spent in creating a lifetime of memories. This is where you sleep, you dream, and find yourself feeling most comfortable. The cosiness of the place is one aspect everyone seems intent on focusing upon. The feeling of … View moreThe bedroom is that one space of your house where most of your time gets spent in creating a lifetime of memories. This is where you sleep, you dream, and find yourself feeling most comfortable. The cosiness of the place is one aspect everyone seems intent on focusing upon. The feeling of relaxation, warmth, and comfort coming out of the bedroom is something that is simply impossible to replicate. Read full blog @ goo.gl...
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We need your help! These 5 wonderful Community Project applicants are finalists in the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Community Project on how your support will help them - and then cast your… View moreWe need your help! These 5 wonderful Community Project applicants are finalists in the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Community Project on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Tuesday 13th March.
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In March we will be sharing our plan with you, you can read what’s been proposed in our Long term Plan consultation document and take a look at the detail that supports it.
Formal consultation starts on 7 March and closes 8 April 2018.
To help us develop this plan we started talking to you about… View moreIn March we will be sharing our plan with you, you can read what’s been proposed in our Long term Plan consultation document and take a look at the detail that supports it.
Formal consultation starts on 7 March and closes 8 April 2018.
To help us develop this plan we started talking to you about it last year. It gave us a clear idea of the issues that are important to you, and we call these 'Key Issues'.
They include:
* Continuing focus on core assets
* Getting set-up for the future
* Keeping our place nice and making it even better to live here.
Our Public Meetings are being held to provide you with information and hear your comments and any concerns about the plan.
We encourage you to tell us what you think your rates money should be spent on.
Come along to find out more and help to make Whangarei an even better place to live.
A list of our public meetings can be found on our facebook page
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Read more about the LTP on our website
► www.wdc.govt.nz...
In 2017, free HPV immunisations were extended to boys for the first time, with about two thirds of parents choosing to immunise their children through their school immunisation programme.
HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop. The viruses are mostly transmitted in adolescence but often… View moreIn 2017, free HPV immunisations were extended to boys for the first time, with about two thirds of parents choosing to immunise their children through their school immunisation programme.
HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop. The viruses are mostly transmitted in adolescence but often aren’t diagnosed until later. That’s why it’s important for children to be immunised when they’re young.
Around 80% of people will be exposed to HPV in their lifetime. Immunisation can significantly reduce HPV-related harm. Protecting all children before they’re exposed to HPV will protect their health in the future.
Free HPV immunisation at school or from your GP. For more info visit: www.health.govt.nz/hpv
There's a great system called GoodSAM (www.goodsamapp.org...) which works on android, IOS, and just a normal feature phone (ie. a dumb phone). I've been using it for about a month, and it's one of the more sensible uses of technology I've seen in some time.
Once you register … View moreThere's a great system called GoodSAM (www.goodsamapp.org...) which works on android, IOS, and just a normal feature phone (ie. a dumb phone). I've been using it for about a month, and it's one of the more sensible uses of technology I've seen in some time.
Once you register with GoodSAM (which requires you to send a copy of your first aid certificate so that they can confirm it's valid), you just get on with your life as normal, and they track you through your phone.
When someone near you calls an ambulance, you get an alert on your phone. If you accept the alert, you are given directions to the casualty, and you help them until the ambulance gets there. If two people accept the alert, the first one gets directions to the casualty, and the second gets directions to the nearest defibrillator, and then to the casualty.
There are very few people (five, so far) registered in and around Whangarei. Obviously, the system will be more useful if more people register. I've had two alerts so far, and the ambulance beat me to the scene both times, which I find quite reassuring.
Other than being a registered user of the app, I have no direct link with the organisation, but I would like to see it succeed as I think it's a great idea.
If you're nervous about the idea of actually having to use your first aid, remember that you'll probably only be there for a few minutes before the ambulance arrives, and the first few minutes can be the difference between someone surviving and dying. Please, if you've got a certificate, consider registering - you might be able to help someone.
Remind tamariki just how important and special they are. In this episode of Tamariki News, hear why praise and encouragement is so important for children. www.youtube.com...
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