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John Taylor is a 16-year-old year old from Warkworth whose year has got off to a really rough start. On January 14th he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of melanoma and since then has had surgery to remove a large area of the surrounding skin and underlying tissue from his lower leg, as well … View moreJohn Taylor is a 16-year-old year old from Warkworth whose year has got off to a really rough start. On January 14th he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of melanoma and since then has had surgery to remove a large area of the surrounding skin and underlying tissue from his lower leg, as well as two nearby lymph nodes. Unfortunately, the results have shown that cancer cells were already present in the lymph nodes and now he needs to undergo further testing and treatment.
So far the family has already borrowed around $17,250 for surgery and testing as these were needed more urgently than the public health system could provide. They have already been told that John is likely to require further testing and treatment in the very near future and that not all of it will be funded through the public system.
Any funds raised will go towards paying for these tests and/or treatment as well as to support the whanau during the coming months ahead.
John will be under the care of Starship and the family have been advised by the paediatric oncologist that John's type of melanoma is so rare (they barely see any of these in NZ in adults let alone kids/teenagers) and aggressive, they've decided to send his info to 'St Jude's - children's research hospital' in the states to get their advice. This process should take 2-3 weeks but...might take longer if they ask for the original tissue to be sent to them so they can have a look at it themselves. Starship will be back in touch once they've heard from them and then there will be a meeting to discuss the treatment plan from there.
You are invited to offer support to John and his family via a Give-a-little page set up in his name. It would be greatly appreciated.
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Shakespear Regional Park has reclaimed its pest-free status, after a stoat incursion spanning almost two years.
The sanctuary provides wildlife such as kiwi pukupuku (little spotted kiwi), hihi (stitchbird) and tīeke (saddleback) with a safe and pest-free habitat.
However, that safety was … View moreShakespear Regional Park has reclaimed its pest-free status, after a stoat incursion spanning almost two years.
The sanctuary provides wildlife such as kiwi pukupuku (little spotted kiwi), hihi (stitchbird) and tīeke (saddleback) with a safe and pest-free habitat.
However, that safety was compromised after a stoat was spotted in March 2020.
By summer, it was evident the stoat had given birth, as the DNA analysis of scat (poo) samples had identified the presence of nine individual stoats, Auckland Council senior ranger at the sanctuary Matt Maitland said.
In early August 2021, the eighth stoat was captured. No more have been caught since. It's possible the ninth male stoat, last seen on camera on August 22, may have left the sanctuary or had “had some other misadventure” befall it.
Cautious of declaring the stoat incursion over, due to the high stakes for wildlife, the team allowed the stoats a breeding cycle before celebrating the sanctuary as stoat free in late January.
Maitland said he was “absolutely stoked” to see the end of the stoat saga.
Click 'read more' for the full story on Stuff.
Last 2 weeks to have your say on the Draft Regional Parks Management Plan.
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Brighten up any garden corner, balcony or deck; paint pots using Resene paints and plantwith perennial herbs or cascading flowers. Find out how to create your own.
This year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.
If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s … View moreThis year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.
If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s Givealittle page is now live and we’re aiming to fundraise $25,000 for the Tasman Environment Trust. All money raised will go towards the purchase of bait and bait stations to continue and expand wasp control operations.
Find out more about this destructive pest by reading through our new interactive feature on Stuff which explores the tools we have in the fight to rid wasps from New Zealand for good.
Hey there, I recently moved to Snells Beach in October last year and have a little home business selling Lingerie, Jewellery and Accessories for women.
I'm having a big sale with 50% off everything sitewide.
Please have a look and I hope you find something you like.
Website is: … View moreHey there, I recently moved to Snells Beach in October last year and have a little home business selling Lingerie, Jewellery and Accessories for women.
I'm having a big sale with 50% off everything sitewide.
Please have a look and I hope you find something you like.
Website is: www.ladyluxe.co.nz...
Thanks Ang
Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau.
Auckland Council is looking to scrap bin tags in parts of Auckland.
The bin tags – or a pay as you throw (PAYT) system – were rolled out in West Auckland, Papakura and on the North Shore between 2017 and 2018.
Rather than paying for kerbside rubbish collection as … View moreKia ora Tāmaki Makaurau.
Auckland Council is looking to scrap bin tags in parts of Auckland.
The bin tags – or a pay as you throw (PAYT) system – were rolled out in West Auckland, Papakura and on the North Shore between 2017 and 2018.
Rather than paying for kerbside rubbish collection as part of their rates, residents in these areas purchase bin tags from supermarkets, council service centres and libraries, and attach them to their bin on rubbish collection day.
The bin tags were part of the council’s strategy to achieve its goal of zero waste to landfill by 2040, with one standard sized bin (120L, bin tag cost $4.25) fitting the equivalent of, and removing the need for, two plastic rubbish bags.
The council had planned on rolling out this system across the entire region, however it now believes it is too expensive to operate and lacks the financial incentive needed to make people reduce their waste.
Now, it is proposing to move the entire region to a rates-funded collection service, with the choice of three rubbish bin sizes to cater to different household needs and costs.
If the proposal to goes ahead, it is estimated Aucklanders will pay $314 per year for their rubbish, recycling and inorganic collection. Including food scraps collection, this will cost $375.
If the entire region moves to a PAYT system, it is expected each household would spend $353 on bin tags each year, or $415 including food scraps collection. This estimate is based on the current average collection rate of a household with a standard 120L bin.
Consultation on the matter will begin on February 28. So, what do you think should happen?
Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...
Are you passionate about food and sustainability? Do you have a great initiative on how to reduce food waste in Auckland?
We’re giving away $50,000 to help Aucklanders make it happen.
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Applications are open until 28 February.
Find out more about the … View moreAre you passionate about food and sustainability? Do you have a great initiative on how to reduce food waste in Auckland?
We’re giving away $50,000 to help Aucklanders make it happen.
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Applications are open until 28 February.
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You’re never more than a few minutes’ walk from a delish dish in Northcote, but when there’s so much on your plate as it is, how do you decide where to eat when you have the time?
Thankfully, Thomas and Sheena of foodie channel Chasing A Plate are here to help with some fresh food tours of… View moreYou’re never more than a few minutes’ walk from a delish dish in Northcote, but when there’s so much on your plate as it is, how do you decide where to eat when you have the time?
Thankfully, Thomas and Sheena of foodie channel Chasing A Plate are here to help with some fresh food tours of the neighbourhood.
Head over to www.northcote.co.nz/hidden-gems and plan your next kai conquest!
David Woodie - Understanding Meditation
7.00pm THURSDAY 17th FEBRUARY (on Zoom)
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Learn quickly how to access and master powerful, energy focused, uplifting meditations.
How do you start out with Meditation? Where does it take you?
What are the Chakras? How do I work with … View moreDavid Woodie - Understanding Meditation
7.00pm THURSDAY 17th FEBRUARY (on Zoom)
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Learn quickly how to access and master powerful, energy focused, uplifting meditations.
How do you start out with Meditation? Where does it take you?
What are the Chakras? How do I work with this in energy to connect with spirit?
Questions are often asked, how do I start to connect, where are the foundations for spiritual connection, where do I study this subject? The meditations I offer in this presentation are something that can be mastered in a short time, with gentle guidance, into some powerful Meditative states. I will take you through the basics to ground you and get you started in your ‘True Meditative Journey’.
Come along to chat about the basics or, if you are more advanced, we can talk about remote viewing or even lucid dreaming states. I am open to any chat about the “Out of body’ experiences we all may have experienced at some point in our journey.
Join us using the Zoom link below or contact us on warkworthharmonycircle@gmail.com
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I also offer one on one Zoom meetings and extended spiritual advancement tutorials to further your spiritual growth.
Contact Details: Gmail: earthandsoul.ltd@gmail.com
Web: www.earthandsoul.co.nz...
NZL 20, the yacht used by New Zealand Challenge in the 1992 America’s Cup in San Diego in the United States, has sat at the Gulf Harbour Marina for more than a decade.
It’s a humble resting place compared to the museum glory afforded to NZL 32, aka Black Magic, the winning yacht of 1995.
The … View moreNZL 20, the yacht used by New Zealand Challenge in the 1992 America’s Cup in San Diego in the United States, has sat at the Gulf Harbour Marina for more than a decade.
It’s a humble resting place compared to the museum glory afforded to NZL 32, aka Black Magic, the winning yacht of 1995.
The marina itself owns the boat, after its previous owner went into rent arrears.
But now the marina is selling NZL 20 in hopes that someone can take it on as a project and get it back on the water.
Click 'read more' for the full story on Stuff.
Video by Chris McKeen.
Looking to stretch your legs around the region? For your next adventure, check out one of Auckland’s great walks.
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