Kensington, Whangarei

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2326 days ago

Matapouri Beach is in line for sand replenishment work.

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Council is planning to do the job that nature has been prevented from doing by taking the sand from the orange areas (see image) and placing it back in the yellow areas. The fix should last 10 to 15 years depending on how many major storms happen in that time.

Over time sand has settled in the … View more
Council is planning to do the job that nature has been prevented from doing by taking the sand from the orange areas (see image) and placing it back in the yellow areas. The fix should last 10 to 15 years depending on how many major storms happen in that time.

Over time sand has settled in the orange areas because two bridges have reduced the flow of the stream that used to flush the sand back into the bay to settle along the shoreline.

Read our full story here: ► bit.ly...

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2329 days ago

Canopy Bridge

Glen from Central Whangarei

Went to Whangarei Matariki today on the Canopy bridge accessibility around was excellent no blocked footpaths well planned I think my message is reaching WDC
disabilityadvisorygroup.co.nz...

2331 days ago

Has a jet ski ever got to close to you in the water?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you had a near miss with a jet ski? Surfers in the Far North have a simple message for jet ski drivers: 'No skis if people are paddling it'. Locals have said it's simply too dangerous.

Do you think it's a fair message? What's your experience in … View more
Hi neighbours,

Have you had a near miss with a jet ski? Surfers in the Far North have a simple message for jet ski drivers: 'No skis if people are paddling it'. Locals have said it's simply too dangerous.

Do you think it's a fair message? What's your experience in the water? Let us know in the replies!

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2332 days ago

Accessibity Whangarei Dog Park, excellent result WDC has ageed

Glen from Central Whangarei

Accessibility Whangarei Dog Park, excellent result WDC has agreed to investigate what is required re consents etc as to what will be required to give better public access to the Whangarei Dog park, we are hoping for a path to link the Hatea Loop to the car park of the dog park. Excellent news great… View moreAccessibility Whangarei Dog Park, excellent result WDC has agreed to investigate what is required re consents etc as to what will be required to give better public access to the Whangarei Dog park, we are hoping for a path to link the Hatea Loop to the car park of the dog park. Excellent news great for the whole Whangarei community prams pushchairs wheelchairs mobility scooters and all people and their dogs. Please give my thanks to those involved yourself and Sheryl Mai

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2330 days ago

Creative writing workshop tomorrow in Whangarei

Michael from Tikipunga

Hi everybody, just to let you know I have three places available on this fiction writing workshop tomorrow. Tell any friends who are keen on creative writing.
creativenorthland.com...

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2332 days ago

Hypnosis Safe Option To Beat Addiction

Michael from Tikipunga

A Whangarei hypnotherapist wants to see more clients using hypnotherapy to beat drug addiction.
Arpi Procter, a registered social worker who was for eight years an alcohol and drug counsellor with Northland District Health Board, regularly treats people with addictions and says she would like to … View more
A Whangarei hypnotherapist wants to see more clients using hypnotherapy to beat drug addiction.
Arpi Procter, a registered social worker who was for eight years an alcohol and drug counsellor with Northland District Health Board, regularly treats people with addictions and says she would like to see more people utilising hypnotherapy as an organic, safe and holistic way to address addiction – especially considering other treatment options can require medication, inpatient admission to a detox unit, and time away from work.
Arpi has been inundated with clients seeking to quit smoking following the January 1 rise in tobacco tax, but would like to see more people breaking addiction to other drugs via hypnotherapy.

“If people come to me, they don’t have to worry about going away to rehab,” Arpi says. “Women don’t have to worry about losing custody of their kids. A person’s work is not impacted. They keep their lives while they are in hypnotherapy treatment rather than going away and being put in a system.”

“Hypnotherapy enables you to remain at home, living your everyday life while you make changes.”



Beating Addiction Without Drugs or Detox

Under Te Ara Oranga, Northland DHB refers most clients experiencing drug addiction to non-residential treatment programmes delivered by providers such as Salvation Army, Rubicon, Odyssey House and iwi health providers. Hypnotherapy is an ideal option for mostly well-functioning people whose problematic behaviour is due more to addiction than to mental unwellness. Medical journals including The Lancet have published studies linking hypnotherapy with success around methadone withdrawal, irritable bowel syndrome treatment and ulceration treatment.

Hypnosis is a blend of physical relaxation and extreme mental alertness. When a person undergoes therapeutic dialogue during hypnotic trance, the therapist is able to address problematic behaviour by talking to a person’s subconscious rather than conscious mind. Arpi likens the subconscious to the ‘base of the iceberg’ rather than the tip and estimates 96 percent of clients she sees do not relapse into addiction after a recommended 4-5 sessions across five weeks.

Arpi said her approach is focused more on where the client wants to take his or her life in the future than on regression. “I get a person to reflect on where they’re going; I eliminate cravings. That’s the big part of it – if you don’t eliminate cravings, people are going to be back into using.”

While methamphetamine is the most difficult drug to break addiction to, Arpi says she has seen many patients in Kawakawa and Kaikohe respond well to hypnotherapy for alcohol and cannabis cessation. “While social work is about social change, hypnotherapy is about individual change.”

“One successful patient I’ve worked with was a 40 year old male out of jail and rehab who was sent to me by probation services. He was difficult to do an assessment with. He demanded to know what I could do with him that no one else had done. I suggested hypnotherapy and he just went for it. Not only did the addiction change but the anger and hostility disappeared.”

“I remember another young man who was in the probation system with addictions to cannabis and alcohol. After hypnotherapy he was very excited about going out to find a job. For the first time, he was motivated about the future.”

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2331 days ago

Matariki Festival 2018

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Please share - free family event

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2331 days ago

New Season Fruit Trees

Palmers Whangarei

Fresh off the truck!
New season dwarf fruit trees are now in stock. Perfect time to start planting your fruit trees, spray regularly with Cooper to keep tree and fruit healthy.
Great range to choose from so get in quick as the sell fast!!

2331 days ago

Gravel Road Motorcycle Training

Ian Crayton-Brown from Northland Road Safety

Gravel road motorcycle training for both road or dual purpose bikes Saturday 21st July 9am - 4.30pm - suitable for all levels of riders on a Full licence. See attached poster for more information.

Gravel Road Training Whangarei July 2018 ProRider Poster.pdf Download View

2331 days ago

A new space for Otangarei playground!

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Are these features prehistoric creatures? Two super-strong see-o-sawrusses guard the brand new play equipment.

This new space will be a welcomed attraction to the community and provide a much-needed interactive playground for the tamariki, who were the instigators for this idea back in 2013.

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Are these features prehistoric creatures? Two super-strong see-o-sawrusses guard the brand new play equipment.

This new space will be a welcomed attraction to the community and provide a much-needed interactive playground for the tamariki, who were the instigators for this idea back in 2013.

Read our full story here: ► bit.ly...

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2334 days ago

Tyre Slashing

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Hi Everyone.
There has been a spate of tyre slashing over the weekend. This type of senseless, thoughtless behaviour needs to be stamped out before it takes hold.
I would really like to hear from some one who had their tyre/s slashed so I can get a story up. It about awareness and letting … View more
Hi Everyone.
There has been a spate of tyre slashing over the weekend. This type of senseless, thoughtless behaviour needs to be stamped out before it takes hold.
I would really like to hear from some one who had their tyre/s slashed so I can get a story up. It about awareness and letting people know how inconvenient, and costly this is to the victim. Image a young mum trying to get her kids to sport or an elderly person trying to get their shopping. Not everyone can change a tyre or afford a replacement and with the weather as changeable as it is who want to try doing in the rain?

Give me a call on 09 470 4054.

2332 days ago

FAR infrared Sauna. 2 people

Jackie from Central Whangarei

latest Technology 5 ceramic Far Infra Red heaters
theres 3 glass panels , it looks much better than the ad photo, that is full length glass door and 2 full length windows either side of door, will do photos and add tomorrow
Self contained 2 person FAR infrared Sauna. In great condition. looks … View more
latest Technology 5 ceramic Far Infra Red heaters
theres 3 glass panels , it looks much better than the ad photo, that is full length glass door and 2 full length windows either side of door, will do photos and add tomorrow
Self contained 2 person FAR infrared Sauna. In great condition. looks better than this image , as all glass front door and 2 full length windows , so good light. latest technology 5 Ceramic heaters.
Situated in Riverside... The information below was what was received but a two person model .. Buyer must collect ... only used a few times since purchase and Now the space is required in the room....New Purchase price $3200 +... Asking price - $1,750 - Price NOT NEGOTIABLE...Measurements of Sauna is 120 cm across, 101 cm deep ( it does have a small lip on the roof out the front of 15 cm ) and 189 cm high, can play music in it
$1,750

Price: $1,750

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