PUBLIC SPONSORED EVENT FOR HEART PATIENTS AND THOSE WITH HEART ISSUES
Dr Seif El-Jack, one of Auckland's leading Cardiologists, and Team Lead Cardiologist at Waitemata Health District, will be giving a HeartTALK on heart disease and treatments after discharge from hospital, at Sunnynook Community Centre, North Shore, on Thursday 28th August.
This open forum talk is sponsored by Heartbeats, New Zealand's largest community-led, peer-peer cardiac support group.
- if you have been diagnosed with a heart issue, had major heart surgery and lie awake, anxious at night, wondering what is my future now,
- if you have left hospital and are adrift out there with no idea how to 'get your head back in the game', or what to do to survive and not hav another frightening heart attack,
THEN THIS TALK IS FOR YOU!
Come along, bring a friend or family member, and hear what Dr Seif El-Jack has to say about treatment and management of your heart issue, and where to go to get help.
WHERE: Sunnynook Community Centre, 148 Sycamore Dr, Sunnynook
WHEN: Thursday 28th August
TIME: 7:00 - 8:00pm
EVERYONE IS WELCOME, its informal, friendly and open discussion following Dr El-Jacks talk. He will be answering ANY and ALL QUESTIONS from the group.
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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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.
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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