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Look at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the … View moreLook at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!
(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)
On Monday our WDC local council disability advisory group will be meeting with one of the top people in events management after I pointed out some issues to them over accessibility at public events. Public events such as fritter festival, Christmas events public gatherings.
I recently went to … View moreOn Monday our WDC local council disability advisory group will be meeting with one of the top people in events management after I pointed out some issues to them over accessibility at public events. Public events such as fritter festival, Christmas events public gatherings.
I recently went to fritter festival 2019 at toll stadium Whangarei the accessibility planning was really bad. Apparently, accessibility had been accidentally left off the checklist so no consideration was given to accessibility.
This is the solution I do not know what year but certainly in the last 3 years the annual Christmas event was held at Toll stadium Whangarei. On this year Santa and his elves about 7 of them arrived on segways.
For those that do not know segways are two-wheeled mobility devices for standing people, they are similar to wheelchairs and mobility scooters but differ because the riders tend not to be disabled.
Now the accessibility planning for the segways was really good.
This tells me that Santa and his eves carry far more importance than Northlands disabled. This is the message to the council disability advisory group when we get to talk to the events planner please ask that the disabled are given the accessibility planning is done for Santa and his young elves
Glen McMillan
Chairman DPA Northland
I am gearing up to start hotdesking at the Orchard Whangarei CBD, promoting my business Website Design Whangarei and my product Kiwi Page Builder.
Also, I want to have access to the right people to further Disability Advisory Group New Zealand.
DPA Northland
WDC disability advisory group.
… View moreI am gearing up to start hotdesking at the Orchard Whangarei CBD, promoting my business Website Design Whangarei and my product Kiwi Page Builder.
Also, I want to have access to the right people to further Disability Advisory Group New Zealand.
DPA Northland
WDC disability advisory group.
Employment for the disabled
And much much more
You have a right to say no to intrusive door-to-door sellers and now you can make the message clear with a "Do Not Knock" sticker from Consumer NZ.
We've campaigned for law changes to better protect consumers and the government has listened. Any door-to-door seller who ignores a … View moreYou have a right to say no to intrusive door-to-door sellers and now you can make the message clear with a "Do Not Knock" sticker from Consumer NZ.
We've campaigned for law changes to better protect consumers and the government has listened. Any door-to-door seller who ignores a “Do Not Knock” sticker will soon risk prosecution under the Fair Trading Act.
Get your sticker today.
There's more to us than testing toasters - Consumer NZ.
The Gambling Commission seeks submissions on SKYCITY Auckland’s application to change the way its minimum charitable trust donations are calculated.
The current calculation uses a percentage of net profit from the casino and associated facilities including the Sky Tower, hotel and convention … View moreThe Gambling Commission seeks submissions on SKYCITY Auckland’s application to change the way its minimum charitable trust donations are calculated.
The current calculation uses a percentage of net profit from the casino and associated facilities including the Sky Tower, hotel and convention centre. SKYCITY is proposing instead to use a figure based on a percentage of its casino winnings. SKYCITY states that funding under its new proposal will match historical levels.
For more information on SKYCITY’s application, or on making a submission, visit www.gamblingcommission.govt.nz
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Toyota Yaris in excellent condition, owned by elderly lady who passed away.
Her son is selling the car now.
Number plate GLG528
26,439 km
WOF until July 2019
no registration
… View moreToyota Yaris in excellent condition, owned by elderly lady who passed away.
Her son is selling the car now.
Number plate GLG528
26,439 km
WOF until July 2019
no registration
for more information please check out www.carjam.co.nz...
or contact Kevin Schick on 4594939
Caravan Elddis Avante in excellent condition. Self contained 2 berth. Very light to tow, has mover, tv with sky dish, larger ensuite and many other extras.
027 227 5112
One Portland resident calls the road a disaster. What's your experience? (please put NFP in your comments if they are Not For Print).
Bring style to your table with these DIY painted linens, inspired by tropical prints, and created with favourite Resene testpot colours.
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.
Winter is the perfect time to check your number, and make sure you’re on the best power deal. With colder days just around the corner, your power usage may increase. Paying less for power is a quick way to squeeze more out of your budget.
Check whatsmynumber.org.nz to see if you can get a … View moreWinter is the perfect time to check your number, and make sure you’re on the best power deal. With colder days just around the corner, your power usage may increase. Paying less for power is a quick way to squeeze more out of your budget.
Check whatsmynumber.org.nz to see if you can get a better deal.
Nice tidy and sound fishing boat , 4.5m seanymph with 2006 Mercury 60 hp , low hours in very good condition, cheap to run, boat has everything you need, good gale trailer , wof & reg , all enquires welcome
We're looking for the nice neighbours in town. Nominate someone in your neighbourhood - and your special neighbour could feature in the community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all.
Plus, you'll both receive a $25 Prezzy Card! A Nice Neighbour is someone who has… View moreWe're looking for the nice neighbours in town. Nominate someone in your neighbourhood - and your special neighbour could feature in the community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all.
Plus, you'll both receive a $25 Prezzy Card! A Nice Neighbour is someone who has helped make a difference in your life - or the lives of others. Let us know why your neighbour is so special by sharing a few words here.
See the Whangarei Leader today and enter our fabulous Give Away competition.
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