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Hi Northland neighbours! We’re excited to launch the Old Northland Neighbourly Group.
Join your neighbours to explore Northland of the yesteryear and share photos and memories of how Northland used to be.
Find out the history of this incredible photo by joining the Group now.
One of the best ways you can protect yourself and others from germs and viruses is to wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water, then dry them well!
If you or someone close to you has cancer and are worried about COVID19 precautions, you may like to talk to our cancer information nurses … View moreOne of the best ways you can protect yourself and others from germs and viruses is to wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water, then dry them well!
If you or someone close to you has cancer and are worried about COVID19 precautions, you may like to talk to our cancer information nurses on 0800 226 237.
Don't have a lot of money to splash around but am seriously considering installing a reasonably small water tank to catch rainwater. Needs to be reasonably close by and reasonable price.
Farmers used the Northland Field Days' opener to tell politicians how much the drought is impacting them. Some say more Government support is needed but Agricultural Minister Damien O'Connor disagrees. What do you think?
Northland principal rural fire officer Myles Taylor says lighting fires in extreme conditions like this is stupid and ludicrous, and could cause a fire with catastrophic consequences. He encourages anyone who sees smoke to ring 111. Why do you think people are still lighting fires?
Develop your knowledge of Māori performing arts
Ngā Mana Whakairo a Toi, our Bachelor of Māori Performing Arts degree provides quality training for kaihaka who aim to work in teaching, cultural tourism, media and a range of other mediums to enhance Māori performing art tutor development and … View moreDevelop your knowledge of Māori performing arts
Ngā Mana Whakairo a Toi, our Bachelor of Māori Performing Arts degree provides quality training for kaihaka who aim to work in teaching, cultural tourism, media and a range of other mediums to enhance Māori performing art tutor development and to provide pathways into the fields of Māori development and business initiatives. Enrol as a group and with our support, teaching and learning can be made available in your own rohe!
Image: Te Kapa Haka o Te Iti Kahurangi by Rawhitiroa Photography
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Whau Valley Treatment Plant urgent repair work: Please REDUCE WATER USE if possible for the next 24 hours effective NOW.
Please avoid all non-essential use for the next 24 hours: save your washing till Wednesday evening, or put off doing the dishes. We appreciate the work … View more💧💧ALERT 💧💧
Whau Valley Treatment Plant urgent repair work: Please REDUCE WATER USE if possible for the next 24 hours effective NOW.
Please avoid all non-essential use for the next 24 hours: save your washing till Wednesday evening, or put off doing the dishes. We appreciate the work being done to conserve water in the drought but for today and tomorrow we need to step that up even higher.
Background:
There has been a problem with a pipe which requires us to drain one of the tanks at the Whau Valley treatment plant and the repair is expected to take until 8pm Wednesday. ⌚
For weeks now you've been catching waste-water you can re-use on the garden, now Council is able to do the same thing on a grand scale. If you've got a bucket in the shower and you're chucking your dish-water on the vege patch - we're with you!
Parks and Recreation manager Sue … View moreFor weeks now you've been catching waste-water you can re-use on the garden, now Council is able to do the same thing on a grand scale. If you've got a bucket in the shower and you're chucking your dish-water on the vege patch - we're with you!
Parks and Recreation manager Sue Hodge says “It seemed logical to use some of the water which goes through multiple treatment processes at the treatment plant and goes into the wetlands every day. Using a bit of it to water our fields, trees and gardens will make no difference to the ecology of the wetlands, but will make a big difference to the District’s fields, trees and gardens."
“We make a big investment in fields every year. They are very important to the community, especially with the winter sports season coming up and we want to look after them as well as we can."
Offering a peek behind the curtain, Ryman have released behind the scenes footage from their recent film. Showcasing their passion for life, Ryman residents from New Zealand and Australia feature in the film. Let’s meet the stars.
“If I hear music, I just want to dance – body seems to just… View moreOffering a peek behind the curtain, Ryman have released behind the scenes footage from their recent film. Showcasing their passion for life, Ryman residents from New Zealand and Australia feature in the film. Let’s meet the stars.
“If I hear music, I just want to dance – body seems to just move!” says dancer Audrey, 84. Poet Brian, 86, says “Poetry helps me to question and understand the meaning of life”, followed by a witty “– haven’t worked out what it means yet”.
As their residents blaze their own trails, Ryman matches that pioneering spirit. “Ryman villages offer living choices to suit everyone so that you can live the way you want.”
Gone are the days of getting one qualification out of school to see you through your working life. Now, upskilling, online courses and on-the-job training are all part of making your way up the career ladder.
We want to talk to people who have completed micro-credentials, bitesize qualifications… View moreGone are the days of getting one qualification out of school to see you through your working life. Now, upskilling, online courses and on-the-job training are all part of making your way up the career ladder.
We want to talk to people who have completed micro-credentials, bitesize qualifications for specific skills.
Perhaps you've pieced together a full qualification by doing online courses, or maybe you've taken a workshop rather than investing in a six-month course. We'd love to hear from you - email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz
Four pygmy killer whales were stranded onshore at Waipu beach on Monday night, while a whale stranded at Moureeses Bay died on Monday. Did you see any of the whales? Share your photos here.
NZTA is urging motorists to watch for 'summer ice' on the roads, as we have rain after a long period of dry. The warning comes after Northland smashed weather records and coastal communities have their water restricted due to the drought. How is the sudden rain impacting you?
Hi neighbours, the family and friends of missing Northland woman Bridget Simmonds say they need closure after not seeing or hearing from her in a year. Simmonds was last seen wearing a dark coloured singlet and has a large distinctive tattoo of a fairy on her upper left arm.
Anyone with information… View moreHi neighbours, the family and friends of missing Northland woman Bridget Simmonds say they need closure after not seeing or hearing from her in a year. Simmonds was last seen wearing a dark coloured singlet and has a large distinctive tattoo of a fairy on her upper left arm.
Anyone with information as to Simmond's whereabouts can contact Clayton on 105 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Council is sending contracting teams this week to begin work improving the tidal drains around the Ngunguru Sports Complex and through a section of the Ngunguru Golf Course.
You might see arborists on site removing vegetation (including some mangrove trees) to clear the channels. This will allow … View moreCouncil is sending contracting teams this week to begin work improving the tidal drains around the Ngunguru Sports Complex and through a section of the Ngunguru Golf Course.
You might see arborists on site removing vegetation (including some mangrove trees) to clear the channels. This will allow water to flow more easily to sea, meaning the grounds will be drier and less prone to flooding.
Why is this work required?
Self-propagating vegetation such as mangroves establish root and branch systems within the drain passage. As these roots grow bigger they affect the flow dynamics within the drain and allow silt and sediment to settle more readily instead of being discharged to sea as would naturally occur. These deposits built up over time and in effect create more area for root growth. Eventually the capacity of the drain is reduced, posing flooding risks to neighbouring property.
The unwanted material will be removed by arborists in the first stage, then diggers will be sent in to clear out the silt and sludge.
The Ngunguru Sports Complex and Golf Course have been notified separately.
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