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Lahaina and Hawea Solomon, who grew up in Tokoroa, are leaders helping other youth reach their potential and are pursuing their own dreams at university.
The brother and sister duo were both Head Students, #Stars Peer Mentors and Excellence Award Winners.
They recently caught up with Stuff to … View moreLahaina and Hawea Solomon, who grew up in Tokoroa, are leaders helping other youth reach their potential and are pursuing their own dreams at university.
The brother and sister duo were both Head Students, #Stars Peer Mentors and Excellence Award Winners.
They recently caught up with Stuff to talk about their journey through our Stars programme.
Learn more about their story here: bit.ly...
Te Pōkaitahi Reo
KIA ORA! Do you want to learn Te Reo Māori, improve your competence in Māori conversations and enhance your knowledge of Tikanga and Mātauranga?
Our Te Pōkaitahi Reo certificates are fee-free and graduates will obtain an understanding and awareness of te reo that can be… View moreTe Pōkaitahi Reo
KIA ORA! Do you want to learn Te Reo Māori, improve your competence in Māori conversations and enhance your knowledge of Tikanga and Mātauranga?
Our Te Pōkaitahi Reo certificates are fee-free and graduates will obtain an understanding and awareness of te reo that can be used amongst whānau and in employment.
These programmes provide a pathway to develop skills and knowledge to protect, maintain and enrich mātauranga taonga tuku iho for current and future generations from beginners to more advanced levels.
If you’d like to study with us locally in Te Tai Tokerau, we’d love to hear from you!
A $850,000 interactive Camera Obscura sculpture planned for Whangārei is dividing the community, with some saying it's a waste of money and others saying they are looking forward to checking it out. What do you think? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication.)
Neighbours - we have a new partner! A very warm welcome to our friends at Ryman Healthcare joining us today to share the best about village life - and how to celebrate everything about being a senior New Zealander, whichever community you live in.
Please join us in welcoming Ryman Healthcare to… View moreNeighbours - we have a new partner! A very warm welcome to our friends at Ryman Healthcare joining us today to share the best about village life - and how to celebrate everything about being a senior New Zealander, whichever community you live in.
Please join us in welcoming Ryman Healthcare to our family of partners. There are exciting things to come!
Help Us Give Hope this year to cancer patients and their whanau by fundraising in a way that suits you. This year we are encouraging groups to get together and hold a fundraiser that reflects their group in the month of August.
To learn more contact Tasha on 09 437 5593.
everydayhero.co.nz...
The Government has proposed a sweeping fuel-efficient vehicle policy that would make some cars up to $8000 cheaper - while others would be $3000 more expensive.
The "feebate" scheme wouldn't cost the taxpayer anything, instead using money gained by putting a fee on imported … View moreThe Government has proposed a sweeping fuel-efficient vehicle policy that would make some cars up to $8000 cheaper - while others would be $3000 more expensive.
The "feebate" scheme wouldn't cost the taxpayer anything, instead using money gained by putting a fee on imported high-emissions cars in order to make imported hybrids, electric cars, and other efficient vehicles cheaper with a subsidy.
To read more click here
Nominations are closing in ONE WEEK for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards <3
Don't miss out on nominating a local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the … View moreNominations are closing in ONE WEEK for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards <3
Don't miss out on nominating a local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.
What an awesome day spent with Hikurangi Primary School on Wednesday 3rd July. We met some amazing kids and a very supportive and encouraging staff who allowed us to help plant almost 1000 native trees alongside the students at their school.
The casket company we use - Return to Sender, has been … View moreWhat an awesome day spent with Hikurangi Primary School on Wednesday 3rd July. We met some amazing kids and a very supportive and encouraging staff who allowed us to help plant almost 1000 native trees alongside the students at their school.
The casket company we use - Return to Sender, has been donating a tree for each casket sold since 2007 and as of June 2019, they have donated a total of 12,596 trees. A couple of years ago, they realised anyone could plant a tree - but wondered what did that actually achieve? Nothing if it isn’t educating the future caretakers of our land. In 2017, Return to Sender officially partnered with 'Trees for Survival'.
Trees for Survival is a charitable trust that delivers an educational environmental programme in schools. It sees students growing and planting native trees to restore natural habitats by helping landowners revegetate erosion-prone land, improve stream flow and water quality and increase biodiversity.
Once a month, Return to Sender donates money towards the cost of native plants to the Trees for Survival on behalf of the families who have chosen a Return to Sender casket. One casket = 1 tree donation.
The students involved in the TFS environmental education programme, receive locally sourced seedlings at the beginning of every year, nurturing them until ready for planting. Planting days consist of many different native plants; including Mānuka, kānuka, flax and tī kōuka (cabbage tree) that are suitable for the area that they will be planted.
Return to Sender supports schools in Whangarei, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Wellington. The Funeral Homes that provide the caskets are then invited to volunteer with Return to Sender, on planting days within their local areas.
Tī kōuka / cabbage tree: These are good colonising species, growing happily on bare ground or exposed places. Their strong root system helps stop soil erosion on steep slopes and because they tolerate wet soil, they are a useful species for planting along stream banks. The trees were also planted to mark trails, boundaries, urupā (cemeteries) and births, since they are generally long-lived
Mānuka & kānuka: These plants can act as an important tool for re-vegetating bare, eroded slopes. By creating shade and shelter from the wind, they provide an excellent nursery for other, slower growing native plants. Unlike many other native plants, mānuka/kahikātoa and kānuka are not usually eaten by browsing animals like sheep, cattle and goats. This is another reason that these plants are useful in restoration projects.
Harakeke/flax: These bushes will often support a large community of animals, providing shelter and an abundant food resource. Harakeke attracts native birds such as Tui, Bellbirds/ Korimako, Saddlebacks/Tīeke, short tailed bats/Pekapeka, geckos and several types of insects that enjoy nectar from its flower.
Again, we are blown away by how wonderful the staff and students were. Well done guys! Keep up the hard work!
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Cars removed for free
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We’ve been sending out enrolment update packs to everyone who’s enrolled to vote. When you get yours, check it to make sure your details are correct, then you know you’re ready to vote in the local elections.
Want to know more? Visit vote.nz or call us on 0800 36 76 56.
The Government has announced plans to cope with the growing population - in Northland, there will be an extra 27 classrooms built to cater for 500 extra students. Does your children's school need new classrooms? Why? (Please put NFP on any comments that are not for publication).
Creative Northland and team are getting ready to build the Camera Obscura on Pohe Island: a 8m-high interactive pinhole camera, which would be positioned to show a projection of Te Matau A Pohe bridge. What do you think of the concept? (Please put NFP in any comments that are not for publication)
Keep everyone warm this winter...................
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$90 per m3 free delivery within city limits.
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MetService has issued a heavy rain warning lasting until 4pm today.
Area: Northland
Valid: 7 hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Expect 60 to 80mm to accumulate. Peak intensities of 25 to 35mm/hr in localised downpours.
Changes: The Watch for heavy rain has now been upgraded to a … View moreMetService has issued a heavy rain warning lasting until 4pm today.
Area: Northland
Valid: 7 hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Expect 60 to 80mm to accumulate. Peak intensities of 25 to 35mm/hr in localised downpours.
Changes: The Watch for heavy rain has now been upgraded to a Warning and the area has now been extended to include Great Barrier Island.
Drivers are advised to be cautious as conditions may be hazardous. Read more
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