
Support workers wanted
Hi, I am on the lookout for a support worker.
I am based in Riverside Drive, Whangarei.
I am creative and motivated. I walk with the aid of a walking stick but use a wheelchair when out and about.
I am always learning. I use AI to help create a better world
I am the CEO of a disabled children's charity. www.childrenwithdisability.co.nz...
Work duties include cleaning the house, making the bed, and preparing food. Somebody creative on a computer would be great. Hours are from 10 hours per week starting at $24.00 with an opportunity for more hours. Starting times would be 11 am on until whenever. I have some flexibility around days and or hours. Please PM me if you are interested.
A further opportunity is also available 5 to 10 hours per week. I have a box full of brochures about the charity. I need to do some door-knocking. I want to visit all the real estate companies, dentists and any other businesses that may support our charity, Children with Disability NZ.
If I go alone, being a wheelchair user myself with a voice disability will limit the likely success of these visits.
For this reason, I am prepared to pay a support person if needed. The ideal person would be outgoing and confident. So, the work duties for this position would be to accompany me in my wheelchair van. We will park up and hit the streets looking for potential sponsors. Other responsibilities would be working beside me in my home office, making calls and creating connections. I am authoring books, so a love of reading would be an advantage.
Opportunity number 3: I am 64 and quite disabled. I need to make an effort to stay fit. I am going to buy an exercycle. But I will struggle to get on the exercycle or lift my feet on the pedals, So I need a more personal support person to help me get on and off exercise equipment and help stretch me. Hours to suit
If interested, please PM me or text 021 685 400


ArtBeat 2025 Carnival on THIS SAT 12th April 2025, 10am-3pm
Get ready for a weekend full of FREE events!
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Cabbage Tree Café moves in at the isite Information Centre
A lovely new feature at the isite Information Centre: The Cabbage Tree Café!
The new owners Anna Xu and Henry Wu are all set up and ready to go. They previously operated The Cabbage Tree Café on Rathbone Street and have kept the same business name.
Reana Te Hei, Whangārei isite Team Leader is ecstatic – “it already feels busy with curious locals and tourists noticing the activity, we are so excited!"
"When the visitor centre was built back in the 1990’s the site was specifically chosen with the visitor’s needs and wants in mind – free parking, a playground for the kids, toilet and shower facilities, an information centre, and of course a café."
“The isite is a one stop shop for the many manuhiri (guests) we welcome to Whangarei 364 days a year. We leverage each other’s customers so it’s a win for all."
Like the isite, the Cabbage Tree will be open 7 days a week, closed only on Christmas day. The cafe will open from 7:00am until 4:30pm.


ArtBeat 2025 Carnival - Come & Try it (Sit & Knit & Much More) on Saturday 12th April 2025, 10am-2pm
TREE BOMBING - Saturday 12th April 2025, 10am-2pm
Come Sit & Knit and have a go!
Check out the Crafts & Coffee Knitting & Crocheting Group (aka Woolly Women) for ArtBeat 2025 Carnival Day @ Reyburn House, Town Basin, Whangarei.
For more information about Crafts & Coffee Group:
- They meet at weekly Group Meetings: Tuesdays at 10.00am
- They attend and organise Special Events & Requests: Workshops, Sit & Knit, Tree Bombing, and other pre-arranged group activities.
Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet or both?
There group is friendly, creative, and always welcoming — plus, we’re very patient!
CONTACT: Gloria King, Group Coordinator for more information
on email: gloriaking968@icloud.com or mobile: 021 245 6742
