Jim Carney Centre's community wall receives a facelift
Love is…when seven guys from Programmed Property Services volunteered to give the BNZ Community Wall inside the Jim Carney Cancer Treatment Centre a facelift, with paint donated by our local Dulux team.
The BNZ Community Wall was part of the Project Promise fundraising programme that was managed on behalf of Northland DHB by Northland Foundation.
Project Promise galvanised Northland to raise $3m in three years to build the centre. More than 400 bricks were sold during the campaign and people continue to support the ongoing work of the centre by buying a ‘brick’.
“The gift of a brick is greatly valued by our team so we decided to freshen up the wall to enhance the visual reminder of the people who support our work,” explains Dee Telfer, clinical nurse manager.
Choosing the right colour was important and after lots of consultation the team settled on Dulux Lyall Bay.
“We wanted to choose a colour that tied in our service with our natural environment, reflecting Northland’s association with the sea, and also a colour that was relaxing and settling for patients who may be feeling unwell from their cancer or treatments,” offered oncologist Dr Vince Newton.
Now the first stage is finished the team are deciding on a scenic photograph to place along the top part of the wall and will also be installing a welcome sign above reception.
“We are really grateful for the generosity from Dulux NZ through Mana Mackie and Glenn Baker and the team from Programmed Property Services who all put up their hands to volunteer. The paint job is fantastic.”
Bricks are still available for purchase for $1,000 to support the ongoing work. Every brick has a message on it. You can choose your own message (up to 40 characters) so that ‘your’ brick is special and personalised.
If you would like to buy a brick please go to the Northland Foundation website northlandfoundation.org.nz... or call 021 558 224 or 0204 139 8518
Some Choice News!
DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.
Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited time and funding, conservation has always meant making tough calls about what gets attention first.
For the first time, DOC has put real numbers around what it would take to do everything needed to properly safeguard our unique natural environment. The new BioInvest tool shows the scale of the challenge: 310,177 actions across 28,007 sites.
Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature — and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?
We hope this brings a smile!
⛰️ Is Bream Head the ultimate Northland spot?
According to The Press, the Bream Head Scenic Reserve at Whangārei Heads has it all: the best views, the best forest, and the best adventures.
Do you have a hidden gem that gives Bream Head a run for its money?
We’re on a mission to find Northland's best "Secret Spots" 🤫
We want to hear from you! What is your go-to spot when you want to show off the best of the North to friends or family? 📸
Drop your recommendations (and photos!) in the comments below! 👇
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