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What do you think the next steps should be for decarbonisation?
Jacinda Ardern has officially opened what is going to be the largest solar farm in the country.
The 12 hectare site in Pukenui will contain 32,000 solar panels and is set to cost $30 million. The farm will … View moreKia ora neighbours,
What do you think the next steps should be for decarbonisation?
Jacinda Ardern has officially opened what is going to be the largest solar farm in the country.
The 12 hectare site in Pukenui will contain 32,000 solar panels and is set to cost $30 million. The farm will generate enough electricity to power 3000 homes in the Far North.
Ardern acknowledged the difficulty to move away from fossil fuels. With hydro lake storage down, the country will turn to coal to fulfil winter energy needs.
"Removing fossil fuels from our electricity system is a big step, it requires major changes in the way we do things and investment in new technologies," she said.
The panels will last for 30 years before needing to be replaced as part of the scheme. Regular maintenance required to keep up to industry standards will create five full-time positions for the solar farm.
What do you think about the project? Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments featured in the conversations section of the Whangārei Leader.
We want to know what you think about the Initial Proposal for our 2021 Representation Review. You can even come and have a chat to us every Wednesday in July from 12-1pm at the Whangarei Central Library.
Full details and consultation form:
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What educational activities can you suggest to keep children busy during the holidays?
Head to a bookstore and let your child pick out a book as a treat.
Learn life skills such as cooking or helping a neighbour.
Write a story about their favourite moments such as a celebration day or a fun … View moreWhat educational activities can you suggest to keep children busy during the holidays?
Head to a bookstore and let your child pick out a book as a treat.
Learn life skills such as cooking or helping a neighbour.
Write a story about their favourite moments such as a celebration day or a fun family holiday.
Don’t forget to have some down time as well!
How can we provide fair and effective representation for our communities in Council? That's what our Representation Review is trying to answer, and now we need feedback on our initial proposal.
The proposal document includes a summary of proposed changes, ward-boundary changes, and how many … View moreHow can we provide fair and effective representation for our communities in Council? That's what our Representation Review is trying to answer, and now we need feedback on our initial proposal.
The proposal document includes a summary of proposed changes, ward-boundary changes, and how many Councillors would be elected from each ward. You can also complete a submission form online.
Proposal document, explanation and submission info:
www.wdc.govt.nz...
Masters Study
Meet Hinerangi Busby who shares her journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
I am a graduate of the marae-centred programme, Te Pouhono, transforming Māori communities, promoting mātauranga-a-hapū, a-iwi. My participation took me to the Bachelor of Mātauranga Māori,… View moreMasters Study
Meet Hinerangi Busby who shares her journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
I am a graduate of the marae-centred programme, Te Pouhono, transforming Māori communities, promoting mātauranga-a-hapū, a-iwi. My participation took me to the Bachelor of Mātauranga Māori, and then postgraduate study.
Awanuiārangi centres you. This is the nurturing space of Māori researchers, with the support of academic and professional staff; this all transpires from an authentic indigenous and traditional Māori environment.
My studies have empowered me to play a more pro-active role in whānau and hapū affairs. Instead of being angry at a past that we cannot change, let’s become part of the solution for positive change.
We are a new Northland New Zealand based charity Children with Disability NZ
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Our mission!
To make Northland the most disability-friendly region in New Zealand
To provide more events for our disabled children their parents and … View moreWe are a new Northland New Zealand based charity Children with Disability NZ
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Our mission!
To make Northland the most disability-friendly region in New Zealand
To provide more events for our disabled children their parents and siblings to enjoy togetherness
More USABLE and WHEELCHAIR friendly outdoor experiences
Better wheelchair accessibility
More sensory programs and equipment in public spaces.
Our mission is to make every disabled child welcome in Northland
Good people
We have a wonderful film lined up to celebrate Matariki. Hope to see you there.
Thursday July 8th at 6pm
Cousins (2020, New Zealand, Te Reo Maori & English, rated M, 98 mins)
… View moreGood people
We have a wonderful film lined up to celebrate Matariki. Hope to see you there.
Thursday July 8th at 6pm
Cousins (2020, New Zealand, Te Reo Maori & English, rated M, 98 mins)
Cast: Birar Grace Smith, Rachel House, Miriama Smith.
Director: Ainsley Gardner
Orphaned Mata believes she has no whanau. Back home on the land, educated Makareta flees an arranged marriage to study law and begin the long search for her missing cousin.
Thursday July 8th at 8pm
Percy Vs. Goliath (2020, Canada, Drama, Rated M, 99 mins)
Cast: Christopher Walken, Christina Ricci, Zach Braff, Luke Kirby. Director: Clark Johnson.
Percy, a third-generation farmer, gets sued by a corporate giant who accuses him of using their patented seeds. With no time or money to go to court, Percy joins forces with an up-and-coming lawyer and an environmental activist for a legal battle that leads to the Supreme Court.
More than 1000 people watched as the cupola, covered in $50,000 worth of gold leaf, was lifted onto the Hundertwasser Art Centre and Wairau Māori Art Gallery on Friday morning. The onion-shaped lookout - commonly used as an architectural feature on palaces and cathedrals - is the last major … View moreMore than 1000 people watched as the cupola, covered in $50,000 worth of gold leaf, was lifted onto the Hundertwasser Art Centre and Wairau Māori Art Gallery on Friday morning. The onion-shaped lookout - commonly used as an architectural feature on palaces and cathedrals - is the last major exterior piece to go on the $33m building, which is set to open in December. Did you see the cupola being added on Friday? What do you think of the feature?
Unless you have especially dirty clothes, use the cold wash cycle for the laundry. A hot water wash can use 10 times more electricity than a cold wash.
According to the EECA, four loads of laundry washed in a cold cycle a week will save you about $60-$80 a year.
Be sure to check out our other … View moreUnless you have especially dirty clothes, use the cold wash cycle for the laundry. A hot water wash can use 10 times more electricity than a cold wash.
According to the EECA, four loads of laundry washed in a cold cycle a week will save you about $60-$80 a year.
Be sure to check out our other efficiency tips
What a pleasure to meet Hayley Parsons of Clarks Beach, Auckland. She and husband Chris relocated this huge three-storey villa from Palmerston North to Auckland, and project managed the rebuild of Huntly House from London. Wonderful house, wonderful history.
If seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.
Look for the Better Cotton Initiative … View moreIf seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.
Look for the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) branding when you’re
browsing the racks, and you’ll see we’re proud to invest in making cotton production more sustainable.
Look for the FSC label on wood and paper products we stock, and you’ll see we’re dedicated to protecting our forests.
Sustainable & Affordable. It means more choice.
"This is a vicious cycle as the lack of sleep impairs our ability to concentrate and make good decisions. It can impact our food choices as well as our motivation to exercise and keep moving the following day" says New Zealand sleep expert Rachel Lehen.
On an average an adult should have… View more"This is a vicious cycle as the lack of sleep impairs our ability to concentrate and make good decisions. It can impact our food choices as well as our motivation to exercise and keep moving the following day" says New Zealand sleep expert Rachel Lehen.
On an average an adult should have a well rested sleep of 7-9 hours. An uncomfortable mattress, sleeping position, and even excessive use of blue light before bed can be the cause of an unhealthy sleep cycle.
Begin the journey to a healthy sleeping habit by popping into one of our 13 Beds4U store and our sleep experts will help you find the right mattress :)
Embrace a Modernist aesthetic with this simple chair decorated with Resene products.
Find out how to create your own.
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