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1220 days ago

Family turn to natural therapy after 18-year-old given only weeks to live

Melanie Earley Reporter from The Bay Chronicle

Kia ora neighbours, a whānau have turned to alternative therapies after 18-year-old Rakau Andrews was told by doctors he may only have weeks left to live.

Marcus Iraia, Andrews’ uncle, said the teenager had been diagnosed as having an “aggressive rare brain cancer”, called central nervous … View more
Kia ora neighbours, a whānau have turned to alternative therapies after 18-year-old Rakau Andrews was told by doctors he may only have weeks left to live.

Marcus Iraia, Andrews’ uncle, said the teenager had been diagnosed as having an “aggressive rare brain cancer”, called central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma, in February.

Andrews has spent months in Auckland City Hospital, far away from his home in Waimamaku in the Far North’s Hokianga Harbour.

Read the full story.

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1221 days ago

Chasing glory at the Olympics@RYMAN

We may be an official partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, but within our villages it’s residents who are chasing Olympic glory.
So many Ryman residents have passions and pastimes that they continue to thrive at within our villages. Therefore, creating an event like Olympics@RYMAN is a prime… View more
We may be an official partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, but within our villages it’s residents who are chasing Olympic glory.
So many Ryman residents have passions and pastimes that they continue to thrive at within our villages. Therefore, creating an event like Olympics@RYMAN is a prime example of how we pioneer the way for our residents.
Events include swimming, bowls, cycling, relay walking and Quiznastics. To up the ante, we’ve incorporated technology solutions to enhance events and to enable residents to connect with all 41 Ryman villages, including those across the Tasman, while they compete!
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1222 days ago

A perfect match with free recruitment service

Competenz

"We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years", says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “We’d been in touch with local high schools to arrange work experience at our precision component business and liaised with many career advisors and even advertised at … View more"We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years", says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “We’d been in touch with local high schools to arrange work experience at our precision component business and liaised with many career advisors and even advertised at Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), but with no success.”

After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate.
In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

Read the full story at the link below.
If you are an employer looking for the right apprentice for your business, get in touch with us to make use of our free job matching service

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1224 days ago

Sign up for our Tokyo Olympics newsletter

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The Tokyo Olympics are about to kick off, and some of our country's best sports stars are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.

The opening ceremony takes place on Friday (about 11pm NZ time), and the Games will run through until August 8.

Over the next … View more
Hi neighbours,

The Tokyo Olympics are about to kick off, and some of our country's best sports stars are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.

The opening ceremony takes place on Friday (about 11pm NZ time), and the Games will run through until August 8.

Over the next two-and-a-half weeks, some of the world’s best athletes competing in a range of sports will battle it out in Tokyo in the hopes of walking away with a medal.

So get your New Zealand flags and popcorn ready and sign up for our Tokyo Olympics newsletter to have all the highlights, talking points, medal tally and analysis delivered to your inbox every day. Click here.

We'll also be live blogging our Kiwi athletes' events every day of the Games. Just bookmark this page to stay up to date.

1223 days ago

Strengthening digital skills for industry

Competenz

Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.

“As technology progresses and we move further into… View more
Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.

“As technology progresses and we move further into Industry 4.0, workers must be upskilled to keep pace with new systems and processes, especially older employees who are not digital natives, but who have invaluable experience in their fields,” says Competenz Sector Manager Jahn Vannisselroy

Competenz has developed a new micro-credential to meet the demands brought about by Industry 4.0.
Read the full article here

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1223 days ago

Supporting KidsCan is easy through the Trade Me Kindness Store

Trade Me

Hi there!

Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.

We’ve… View more
Hi there!

Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.

We’ve stocked the store with all the essentials. Think fleece-lined rain coats and shoes to keep kids warm and dry, and warm, healthy food.

Just pick, click, and give now – we take care of the rest, making sure your purchase gets to KidsCan.
Learn more

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1224 days ago

Secure your bull team now with no upfront cost!

PGG Wrightson

Apply for a Defer-A-Bull purchase agreement today – a simple, cost effective solution when sourcing your dairy service bulls.

Secure your bull team early with no repayments until bulls are sold.
Find out more

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1224 days ago

Do you have a great spinach recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for spinach recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 26, 2021.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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1226 days ago

Peter William’s Natural Joint Secret

Koru Nutrition

Peter Williams reports a natural cream that supports his joints and helps to keep him active.

“When I get up in the morning, I want to know that my joints are healthy, flexible and ready for the day.”

“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural, fast … View more
Peter Williams reports a natural cream that supports his joints and helps to keep him active.

“When I get up in the morning, I want to know that my joints are healthy, flexible and ready for the day.”

“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural, fast acting and long lasting. It has become NZ’s #1 fastest growing topical joint and muscle support cream and I can see why.”

“Ask for Koru Nutrition’s Koru FX cream next time you’re in the pharmacy and try it for yourself.”
Find out more

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1226 days ago

Did you know Whangaroa's Charles "Chaz" Strange?

Denise Piper Reporter from Northern News

Sadly, Northland police have found a body in their search for missing Whangaroa man, Charles Strange.
The body was located near Whangaroa Marina on Monday night. While formal identification is yet to be carried out, police believe the body to be 95-year-old Strange, who was reported to police as … View more
Sadly, Northland police have found a body in their search for missing Whangaroa man, Charles Strange.
The body was located near Whangaroa Marina on Monday night. While formal identification is yet to be carried out, police believe the body to be 95-year-old Strange, who was reported to police as missing on Sunday.
The sailor, known as Chaz, was last seen on Wednesday.
He is described as a "local legend", who was friendly, humble and a good writer.
Did you know Chaz?

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1227 days ago

Night Light - an evening of earthy contrast

NZ Dance Company

This spring, The New Zealand Dance Company return to Whangarei with Night Light, a thrilling double bill to be performed at Forum North for one night only on September 8.

An evening of earthy contrast by two dynamic New Zealand choreographers, Night Light will leave you in awe of the artistry … View more
This spring, The New Zealand Dance Company return to Whangarei with Night Light, a thrilling double bill to be performed at Forum North for one night only on September 8.

An evening of earthy contrast by two dynamic New Zealand choreographers, Night Light will leave you in awe of the artistry brewing right here on our shores.

Tickets are on sale today - don't miss out
Learn more

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1227 days ago

We Say/You Say: Northport expansion

Reporter The Bay Chronicle

Hi neighbours,

What's your opinion on the Northport expansion?

Northport is moving forward with its proposal to expand in order to cater for larger ships and more freight.

The project is going ahead despite the Ports of Auckland relocation put on hold after a government report found … View more
Hi neighbours,

What's your opinion on the Northport expansion?

Northport is moving forward with its proposal to expand in order to cater for larger ships and more freight.

The project is going ahead despite the Ports of Auckland relocation put on hold after a government report found that the cost of the move would outweigh the benefits.

Northport will apply for resource consent on the site, which if approved, will more than double the berthage at its Marsden Point site.

The expansion is expected to create 400 jobs in the region, bringing economic growth to the region, fulfilling a key objective for Northport.

A floating dry dock is also included in the proposal which will allow ships over 250m long to berth for maintenance and repairs.

Share your thoughts below and type NFP if you don't want your comments featured in your local community paper.

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1227 days ago

We Say/You Say: Northport expansion

Reporter Northern News

Hi neighbours,

What's your opinion on the Northport expansion?

Northport is moving forward with its proposal to expand in order to cater for larger ships and more freight.

The project is going ahead despite the Ports of Auckland relocation put on hold after a government report found … View more
Hi neighbours,

What's your opinion on the Northport expansion?

Northport is moving forward with its proposal to expand in order to cater for larger ships and more freight.

The project is going ahead despite the Ports of Auckland relocation put on hold after a government report found that the cost of the move would outweigh the benefits.

Northport will apply for resource consent on the site, which if approved, will more than double the berthage at its Marsden Point site.

The expansion is expected to create 400 jobs in the region, bringing economic growth to the region, fulfilling a key objective for Northport.

A floating dry dock is also included in the proposal which will allow ships over 250m long to berth for maintenance and repairs.

Share your thoughts below and type NFP if you don't want your comments featured in your local community paper.

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1228 days ago

Do you know more about the Ahipara arsons?

Denise Piper Reporter from Northern News

Police and firefighters fear people could be hurt, or even killed, as a serial arsonist continues to strike in Ahipara.
Twelve fires are believed to have been deliberately lit in the last eight months, including five which razed houses or empty baches, and, four fires in abandoned cars.
But Ahipara… View more
Police and firefighters fear people could be hurt, or even killed, as a serial arsonist continues to strike in Ahipara.
Twelve fires are believed to have been deliberately lit in the last eight months, including five which razed houses or empty baches, and, four fires in abandoned cars.
But Ahipara fire chief Dave Ross​ said many other fires have also been suspicious, including a large blaze which caused the evacuation of 100 homes on December 29, 2020.
Do you know any more about the arsons, or have you seen anything suspicious in Ahipara?

1229 days ago

Apprenticeship opportunities available

Competenz

Hey Northland! We have some great apprenticeship opportunities available in Auckland right now. Take a look at our job board to find out more!

Light fabrication
Heavy fabrication
Fabrication steel construction
Mechanical engineer
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