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Did you know about 1 in 6 of our kaumātua will experience abuse at some point with over 75% of abuses occurring at the hands of family or relatives? Let's put our whānau first and end elder abuse once and for all by looking out for our older generations and challenging ageist attitudes.
If … View moreDid you know about 1 in 6 of our kaumātua will experience abuse at some point with over 75% of abuses occurring at the hands of family or relatives? Let's put our whānau first and end elder abuse once and for all by looking out for our older generations and challenging ageist attitudes.
If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse know that it's okay to speak out...
Call 0800 EA NOT OK (08000 32 668 65) for free and confidential help or visit the Age Concern New Zealand website for more advice and resources:
Beginner Skate/Skate Skills this afternoon 4.30pm - 5.30pm.
$5 including skate hire.
Friday Night Fun Skate tonight 6pm - 8.30pm.
$8 including skate hire. BaySport Stadium, Harmony Lane, Waipapa
With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and … View moreWith autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
The car is in very good condition. Our family got smaller so we don't need a 'people mover' any longer but enjoyed driving that car very much. It's been very pleasant especially for long distance - very relaxing. Automatic, smart key, petrol, 8 seats. Perfect for a family or … View moreThe car is in very good condition. Our family got smaller so we don't need a 'people mover' any longer but enjoyed driving that car very much. It's been very pleasant especially for long distance - very relaxing. Automatic, smart key, petrol, 8 seats. Perfect for a family or holiday makers using it as a little camper.
Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.
In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.
Ministry of Transport data for 2016, … View moreLong-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.
In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.
Ministry of Transport data for 2016, the most recent available on its website, makes for sobering reading – 328 deaths from 286 fatal road crashes, or 0.9 deaths for every 10,000 vehicles.
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That fun & interesting lil shop in Kawakawa "Waterloo" is sadly closing its doors after 4 years of trading. Huge sales happening this weekend & next. All must go, shop must be cleared and here's your chance to grab yourself a bargain. Sale items include antique furniture … View moreThat fun & interesting lil shop in Kawakawa "Waterloo" is sadly closing its doors after 4 years of trading. Huge sales happening this weekend & next. All must go, shop must be cleared and here's your chance to grab yourself a bargain. Sale items include antique furniture (tables and chairs, double wardrobes, large oak table, kitchen sideboard, to name a few), clothing & an array of funky and unusual ornaments, the list is long. Well worth a visit ! 9am start Saturday & Sunday, 2 weekends in a row. First in, first lucky.
Kia ora neighbours. A Northland principal says schools could be left with no choice but to send children home from school if the shortage of relief teachers gets any worse. How would you feel if your school did that?
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Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.
"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."
New … View moreOutgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.
"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."
New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.
But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.
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We make it our mission to help our youth grow in confidence, building strong communities and working towards a brighter future for all Kiwi kids.
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Northland District Health Board has launched an urgent plan to turn around low measles vaccination numbers, in light of outbreaks across the country. What do you think? (Please put NFP in your comments if they are not for publication)
NZTA says many open road speed limits are not safe, but councillors fear lower speeds could impact Northland's economy. What do you think? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication)
We are still looking for a gardener. (thank you to those who recommended Blake but he is not going to be able to fit us in long term). We need someone experienced to do spraying etc for a couple of properties in town. Would really appreciate some more recommendations. Thanks very much. Kate
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